NASA's Juno Unveils Lava Lakes on Jupiter's Moon Io

Infrared images from the spacecraft reveal extensive volcanic activity and new insights into Io's molten landscape.

NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured detailed infrared images of lava lakes on Jupiter's moon Io.
The images reveal that approximately 3% of Io's surface is covered by molten lava lakes contained in caldera-like features.
Juno's Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) instrument has provided new insights into Io's volcanic processes.
Scientists are investigating two main hypotheses to explain the upwelling and movement of magma in these lava lakes.
Juno's ongoing mission includes monitoring and mapping Io's north and south poles for further volcanic activity.