NASA’s Juno spacecraft has captured one of the most massive volcanic eruptions in the Solar System on Jupiter’s moon Io.
The eruption covered an area of approximately 100,000 square kilometers and released energy six times greater than the total power output of all Earth’s power plants combined. Io remains the most volcanically active body in the Solar System due to Jupiter’s immense gravitational influence, which heats its interior.
Observations were conducted using the JIRAM infrared spectrometer, which detected intense radiation indicating multiple active hotspots. This data has provided detailed insights into the distribution of magma and the dynamics of the eruption.
Juno’s next flyby of Io on March 3, 2025, is expected to yield further data on the moon’s volcanic activity, helping scientists refine their understanding of its heating mechanisms and tectonic processes.
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