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FieryTiger06:

Why can't we swim in Saturn's moon Titan's lakes?

Nazmanz:

what are the lakes made of?

Shadow:

A quick google shows that the lakes are "bodies of liquid ethane and methane." Those don't sound hospitable.

nettym:

This is an open question, do you need more information regarding this?

JamesTDG:

Pressure, temperature, substance Pressure: The liquid on Titan has varying pressures that could be as lethal as a geyser Temperature: The liquid can be really cold, which can cause fast hypothermia Substance: as mentioned by Shadow, the liquid on Titan is made of both Ethane and Methane, substances that won't feel particularly good on your skin

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