Why is Io so volcanically active?

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Why is Io so volcanically active?

2007-07-29 12:28:40 · 2 answers · asked by Cole Marie' 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Io is very volcanically active because of the tidal forces between Jupiter and the three other large moons of Jupiter. It is actually the most volcanically active body in the solar system....even so more than Venus. Hope this helps.

2007-07-29 12:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by justask23 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋

Because Jupiter's magnetic and gravitation fields keep it flexing as the moon orbits

2007-07-29 12:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋