What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek - Space
NASA's Juno spacecraft has used its Microwave Radiometer to peer beneath the surface of Jupiter's moon Io. The data reveals subsurface heat signatures that could improve our understanding of volcanic activity on both Io and Earth.
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This discovery provides a new method for studying planetary crusts and volcanic heat flow, potentially enhancing geological research on Earth.
Solar System Jupiter What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek News By Samantha Mathewson Published 24 July 2026 The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system - including those on Earth.
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