In May 2013 the Cassini RADAR altimeter observed channels in Vid 
Flumina, a drainage network connected to Titan's second largest 
hydrocarbon sea, Ligeia Mare. Analysis of these altimeter echoes shows 
that the channels are located in deep (up to ~570 m), steep-sided, 
canyons and have strong specular surface reflections that indicate they 
are currently liquid filled. Elevations of the liquid in these channels 
are at the same level as Ligeia Mare to within a vertical precision of 
about 0.7 m, consistent with the interpretation of drowned river 
valleys. Specular reflections are also observed in lower order 
tributaries elevated above the level of Ligeia Mare, consistent with 
drainage feeding into the main channel system.
https://doi.org/10.1002/2016GL069679
https://doi.org/10.1002/2016GL069679

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