This is an image of Ariel.
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Surface of Ariel
The surface of Ariel is like many icy moons. It appears to be changed for it does not have many craters. Instead it has grooves similar to those found on
Ganymede. These grooves extend for many kilometers over the surface.
The presence of grooves indicates that there has been activity in the interior of Ariel in the past.
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