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Because it contains allot of elemental sulphur in its makeup (which has a low melting point) and because the gravity of Jupiter distorts it as it orbits Jupiter in an elliptical orbit (this is the source of the energy).

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What moon has volcanic activity and water?

Jupiters Moons


What is Jupiters volcanic moon?

Jupiter's volcanic moon is called Io. It is the most geologically active body in the solar system, with over 400 active volcanoes due to intense tidal heating from Jupiter's gravitational pull. Io's surface is constantly changing due to the volcanic activity.


Does the moon have volcanoes but no volcanic activity?

Yes, the moon does have volcanoes, but they are practically dead. They have no volcanic activity.


What is Jupiter moon covered with?

volcanic activity


Why does the moon have little water?

Because there is no active volcanic activity on the moon. For a planet or moon to develop water, it needs to have active volcanic activity. The steam from erupting volcanoes creates an atmosphere and condensation which, over millions of years, creates oceans. We know the moon had active volcanic activity millions of years ago, because there are pockets of ice on the moon. However, volcanic activity on the moon is now non-existent, therefore, no more water can be produced from volcanic steam.


Which of jupiters moons is called the ice moon?

jupiters ice moon is Io


Is the moon still volcanic?

No, the moon is no longer volcanic. The volcanic activity that formed the moon's surface features, such as its craters and basins, occurred billions of years ago. Today, the moon is geologically inactive.


Is there volcanic activity on Callisto?

The surface of Callisto is heavily cratered and extremely old. It does not show any sign of volcanic activity.


Does the moon have many craters left?

Crater numbers on the moon can only get bigger cause there is no wind, rain, or volcanic activity to erase the craters. Landslides are rare too.


What is the most volcanic moon in the solar system?

The moon Io is considered very active. It is one of Jupiters moons


What do scientists think has caused the volcanic activity on the moon?

because....


What three types of volcanic features have been found on worlds other than Earth?

Volcanic features found on worlds other than Earth include shield volcanoes (e.g. Olympus Mons on Mars), lava flows (e.g. on Jupiter's moon Io), and volcanic calderas (e.g. on Venus). Each of these features provides insights into the volcanic activity and geological processes unique to those worlds.