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Io

Io is one of Jupiter's moons and is the most volcanically active object in the solar system. Its volcanoes shoot sulphur high into space.

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Io has more than 400 active volcanoes.

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Io is one of Jupiterโ€™s moons and is the most volcanically active object in the solar system. Its volcanoes shoot sulphur high into space.

Io has more than 400 active volcanoes.

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Real-life uses of Io

  • Studying volcanoes beyond Earth
  • Learning about tidal heating
  • Astronomy research

Frequently asked questions about Io

What makes Io special?

It is the most volcanically active object in the solar system.

What do its volcanoes shoot?

Sulphur.