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Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system with over 400 active volcanoes. The volcanoes on Io produce lavas made of molten sulfur.

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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.


Are the volcanoes on all of the volcanic islands active?

Most volcanoes are not active but some are. It is very rare for a volcano to be active. :-)


Where are the most active volcanic area where two-thirds of the worlds active volcanos are located?

The ring of fire


Where are there active volcanoes in the solar system?

Active volcanoes have been observed on Jupiter's moon Io, which is the most geologically active body in the solar system. There is also evidence of recent volcanic activity on Mars, such as lava flows and volcanic cones. Additionally, there are icy volcanoes, known as cryovolcanoes, on some of Saturn's and Uranus' moons.


Is there any volcanic activity in Antarctica?

Yes, at least Mt Erebus is active -- the southern-most active volcano on earth.


What is the Volcanic Galilean Moon of Jupiter?

Io is the closest of Jupiter's Galilean moons and is known for its intense volcanic activity. It is considered the most geologically active body in the solar system, with over 400 active volcanoes. Io's surface is constantly being resurfaced by lava flows, creating a unique and dynamic landscape.


What are volcanic activities?

The Earth and possibly Venus (but nothing has been confirmed, just suspected). Note: The moon Io of Jupiter is the most volcanically active body in the Solar System.


What continent has the most volcanic eruption?

it is not known many coneinents have had eruptions


What is the most recent volcanic eruption in japan?

Sakurajima is the most recent volcanic eruption in japan. This active volcano is located in southern Kyushu in Japan, and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.


Are all islands made from volcaneos?

not all are made of volcanic rock but those that are close to active volcanoes will most prob be built of volcanic rock :-)


What part of the equator is most likely to suffer from the earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?

The ring of fire has the most active volcano's in the world


What planets show evidence of heavy volcanic activity?

Mars, Earth and Venus, certainly; the tallest volcano in the solar system is on Mars. And Jupiter's moon Io may be the most active body in the solar system when it comes to volcanoes; some of the eruptions go into space!