Juno sizes up lava lakes on Jupiter's moon Io.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 5. P. 41 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kornei, Katherine 3 of 3

Abstract

Jupiter's moon Io, known for its intense volcanic activity, has been found to have several dozen large lava lakes, as revealed by high-resolution images from NASA's Juno spacecraft. These lakes, ranging from 10 to 100 kilometers wide, are much larger than Earth's lava lakes and provide insight into how magma moves beneath Io's surface. The gravitational forces of Jupiter and nearby moons cause Io's volcanic activity, with the intense squeezing and heating of the moon contributing to its unique geological features. Researchers hope to further study these lava lakes to understand the complex plumbing system that fuels Io's volcanism. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Science News. 2025/05, Vol. 207, Issue 5, p41
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:184306445
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