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The eruption of Pele volcano on Jupiter's moon Io seen by Voyager 1.

by

USGS/Novapix

Reference

a-jup04-00301

Date

2006-10-01

The volcanic plume rises 300 kilometers above the surface in an umbrella-like shape. The plume fallout covers an area the size of Alaska. The vent is a dark spot just north of the triangular-shaped plateau (right center). To the left, the surface is covered by colorful lava flows rich in sulfur.