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JWST Reveals Io as Solar System's Most Volcanic Moon
11/6/2025
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- The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) shows Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system.
- Gravitational interactions with Jupiter and nearby moons drive Io's volcanism by generating heat that melts its interior.
- The JWST detected sulfur monoxide emissions and thermal changes in Io's lava lakes.
- This research enhances our understanding of planetary evolution and volcanic systems.
