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Violent volcanoes have wracked Jupiter’s moon Io for billions of years

Understanding the volcanic moon’s history could offer fresh insights into conditions on early Earth.
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A global view of Io, covered in yellow clouds and red patches.

Jupiter’s moon Io is the most volcanically active place in the Solar System. Credit: NASA/JPL/University Of Arizona

Jupiter’s moon Io has been continuously shaped by volcanic activity for billions of years — possibly even for the Solar System’s entire 4.57-billion-year history, a study suggests.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-01138-w

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