New research suggests one of Jupiter's moons, Io, has been volcanically active for billions of years, perhaps since the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. GNS Science Volcanic Fluid Geochemist Dr. Ery Hughes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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One of Jupiter's moons volcanically active

APR 21, 20242 MIN
Morning Report

One of Jupiter's moons volcanically active

APR 21, 20242 MIN

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New research suggests one of Jupiter's moons, Io, has been volcanically active for billions of years, perhaps since the formation of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. GNS Science Volcanic Fluid Geochemist Dr. Ery Hughes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.