The Moons of Jupiter: Difference between revisions

Because of the pull of Europa and Ganymede, Io suffers from huge tidal forces, [[Lethal Lava Land|resulting in constant volcanic eruptions jutting out hundreds of kilometers into space]]. The colourful surface, resembling a pizza due to massive deposits of sulfur, is constantly changing as a result. Most of the material in Jupiter's magnetosphere comes from Io's volcanoes, including the radiation belts and a gas and plasma ring near Io's orbit; as Io's surface gravity is only 18.3% as strong as Earth's, its volcanic gases can easily reach escape velocity. The radiation levels (3600 rem/day) this close to Jupiter as a result will kill you, but you'll have a few hours to savor the unfairness of it all before your nervous system collapses.