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Volcanic hotspots on io: stability and longitudinal distribution.

T V Johnson, D Morrison, D L Matson

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|October 12, 1984

Summary

Volcanic activity on Jupiter

Area of Science:

Planetary Science
Volcanology
Infrared Astronomy

Background:

Jupiter's moon Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system.
Understanding the distribution and intensity of Io's volcanic activity is crucial for planetary science.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the longitudinal distribution of volcanic activity on Io.
To identify and characterize major volcanic hotspots on Io.

Main Methods:

Infrared measurements at 8.7, 10, and 20 micrometers were collected.
Data were analyzed across various orbital longitudes to map thermal emission.

Main Results:

Infrared flux showed strong variations with longitude, indicating concentrated volcanic hotspots.

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Active regions previously observed by Voyager, especially near Loki, remain active.

A secondary, smaller volcanic source was detected on the opposite hemisphere.

Conclusions:

Io's volcanic activity is concentrated in a few key locations.
Current global heat flow estimates for Io may need downward revision if these are the primary sources.
Further measurements are needed to assess heat flow from unobserved longitudes, high latitudes, and conducted heat flow.