Volcanism on Io

Viac o knihe

Focusing on the unique volcanic activity of Io, a moon of Jupiter, this book delves into the larger, hotter, and more violent volcanoes that distinguish it from Earth's. It presents the latest findings from the Galileo mission, exploring various volcanic styles and comparing them to terrestrial counterparts. The text also covers the formation and eruption of volcanoes, detailing the quantitative analysis of remote-sensing data from spacecraft and telescopes. Richly illustrated, it serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in related fields.