Jupiter’s Fiery Moon Io Could One Day Break Free, Go Dormant

[/caption] Io may be close to thermal equilibrium, according to a study published this week in Nature. And if the new findings are correct, the volcanically wild moon could one day break free of Jupiter’s hold — and lose its rare, volcanic splendor. Io is Jupiter’s innermost moon, and is the most volcanically active body in … Continue reading Jupiter’s Fiery Moon Io Could One Day Break Free, Go Dormant