0
Why is lo the most volcanically active body in the solar system?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Io, one of Jupiter's moons, is the most volcanically active body in the solar system. The reason for this is tidal heating which is created by the gravitational pull of Jupiter and the other three Galilean moons.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIo, one of jupiters four large moons, has a large amount of volcanic activity. It is fairly close to Jupiter, which constantly distorts the surface, pushing and pulling it through it's gravitational force, causing constant volcanic activity.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThat is because of the effect of "tidal forces" caused by the proximity of Jupiter.
These forces cause the interior of Io to "flex".
That heats up Io which causes to the volcanoes.
Tidal forces are caused by differences in gravitational force across an object.
Io experiences varying gravitational forces within it, as it orbits Jupiter.
That's because Io's orbit is quite elliptical.
The point nearest Jupiter experiences the greatest force.
The reason Io is so active is the huge gravitational field of Jupiter combined with the closeness of Io to Jupiter.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoOlympos Mons is not the most active volcano in the solar system, it is the largest volcano in the solar system.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is a good sentence for Active Transport?
Active Transport is carried out in our body cells. Active Transport uses energy to transport materials.
What organ system generates body heat and provides for locomotion of the body as a whole?
the nervous system
What body system is the liver in?
organ system
Which two body system pass waste products from the body?
The two systems that you are inquiring on are: 1) Digestive System, in which waste products are in the form of urine and stool. 2) The Skin, yes it is considered a (system) of the body. Anyway, sweat (which carries toxins) of the body are secreted through your pores.
Which body systems are involved in respiration?
respiratory system Circulatory system
What does Io Jupiter's moon have on it?
Volcanoes, it is the most volcanically active body in the solar system.
Identify the characteristic that makes lo a unique moon in the solar system?
It is the most volcanically active body in the solar system.
What is the precipitation of io?
Zero. Io is the most volcanically active body in our solar system. It does not have an atmosphere, so will not have any rain.
Which Jovian moon has the most geologically active surface?
Io, one of Jupiter's moons, is the most volcanically active body in the solar system. The reason for this is tidal heating which is created by the gravitational pull of Jupiter and the other three Galilean moons.
What does Jupiters moon have that no other moon has?
Europa - WaterIO - Most volcanically active body in the Solar System
Which is the most active volcanic body in the solarsystem?
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.
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 is the solar object Io?
Io, one of Jupiter's moons, is the most volcanically active body in the solar system. The reason for this is tidal heating which is created by the gravitational pull of Jupiter and the other three large (Galilean) moons.
What evidence is there for volcanism on other planets and moons in the solar system?
Our moon has fields of cooled magma coating the surface, which are the dark spots we see on earth. Jupiter's moon Io the most volcanically active body in the solar system, we've observed that during satellite fly-bys.
What tectonic plate is the most active in the world?
If you meant all terrestrial bodies (including moons) Its io (io has the least amount of water). If you meant terrestrial planets (only planets) its venus and earth they both have an active core
Is Earth the only body in the Solar System with active volcanoes?
No, Earth isn't the only body in the Solar System with active volcanoes. Io, the third largest moon of Jupiter has active volcanoes with evidence. Venus, Mars and Pluto are also thought to have volcanoes based on their behaviour.
What is the only body in the solar system to have active volcanism other than earth and Triton?
venus.
