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NASA solves 44-year-old mystery of why Jupiter's Io is so volcanically active

NASA scientists have revealed the secrets of the most volcanic body in our solar system, according to new research. The discovery solves a 44-year-old mystery of why, and how, Jupiter's violent moon,

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NASA's Juno Probe Unravels the Source of Io's Volcanic Activity

Tidal flexing is behind Io's near-constant volcanic eruptions, NASA reports.

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What causes volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io? Scientists aren't so sure anymore

As many as 400 volcanoes are erupting on the surface of Jupiter's innermost moon Io, with virtually every square inch of the moon covered in lava plains. The erupting lava (molten rock that reaches the surface) comes from areas of 'melt' within the mantle, which are rising pockets of magma (molten rock that's still underground).

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NASA’s Juno captures stunning close-up of Jupiter’s moon Io’s volcanic activity; see image here

NASA's Juno spacecraft captures stunning images of Io's volcanic surface, revealing fresh lava flows and sulfur dioxide gas emissions.

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Nasa reveals why Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanic place in Solar System

Io, roughly the size of Earth's Moon, is home to approximately 400 volcanoes that continuously erupt, contributing to its dynamic surface.

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Worthy of a Science Fiction Movie: NASA’s Juno Probe Captures an Image of a Dolphin on Jupiter’s Surface

The Juno mission, spearheaded by NASA, aims to unravel the secrets hidden beneath Jupiter’s dense cloud cover. Since its ...

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In Photos: See Jaw-Dropping Jupiter In Latest From NASA’s Juno Mission

NASA’s Juno spacecraft completed its 67th close approach to Jupiter on Nov. 25, 2024, sending back another tranche of data ...

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Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex tracking Europa Clipper on its journey to Jupiter's fourth-largest moon

A team at the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is tasked with making "first contact" with NASA's largest and most ...

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NASA spacecraft spots hot lava on distant world Io

NASA's recent flybys of Io, however, reveal that it likely doesn't contain a global magma ocean beneath its surface, as ...

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NASA Reveals Jupiter Comets May Have Brought Water to Earth

Scientists have revived the theory that short-period comets could have played a crucial role in filling Earth's oceans with ...

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Jupiter’s ‘Tortured Moon’: Astronomers Uncover Surprising Source of Io’s Intense Volcanic Fury

Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.

NASA tests high-tech software for future mission to search for life on Jupiter's moon Europa

The communications lag between Earth and Jupiter means missions to Europa will need to be smart to deal with problems on ...

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Watch NASA’s Lucy Slingshot Past Earth on a Bold Journey to Jupiter’s Ancient Asteroids

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will perform a close flyby of Earth on December 12, utilizing a gravity assist to adjust its ...

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Jupiter, ascending: See our solar system’s biggest planet at its brightest all year

Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be ...

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NASA Issues Alert About 2 Building-Sized Asteroids Racing Toward Earth Today; Here's All About It

NASA has announced that two asteroids - 2024 XF4 and 2024 XB16 - will make a close approach to Earth on December 15. Although ...

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