Jupiter's moon Io may feature more volcanoes than previously thought
Pasadena, Calif. (UPI) Aug 5, 2013 - Jupiter's moon Io featured three massive volcanic eruptions within a two-week span last summer, leading astronomers to believe the "pizza moon" - named so for its cratered, pepperoni-like surface - may spew molten rock more often that scientists previously believed. "We typically expect one huge outburst every one or two years, and they're usually not this bright," explained Imke de P ... more
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