Titanic eruptions on Io could lead to better understanding of Earth's surface formation

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A series of three massive volcanic eruptions detected on the surface of Jupiter's moon Io in August last year, has the potential to yield insights into the formation process of the surface of Earth-like planets. By any standards, these eruptions were enormous, characterized as titanic curtains of lava issuing forth from fissures several miles in length, that spewed massive amounts of material high above the moon's surface... Continue Reading Titanic eruptions on Io could lead to better understanding of Earth's surface formation

Section: Space

Tags: Astronomy, Infrared, Jupiter, Moon, NASA, Solar System, Telescope, UC Berkeley

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