Elastic ice shells of synchronous moons: Implications for cracks on Europa and non-synchronous rotation of Titan

@article{Goldreich2010ElasticIS,
  title={Elastic ice shells of synchronous moons: Implications for cracks on Europa and non-synchronous rotation of Titan},
  author={Peter Goldreich and Jonathan L. Mitchell},
  journal={Icarus},
  year={2010},
  volume={209},
  pages={631-638}
}
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