The infrared data showed that the surface temperature of Io’s massive molten lake steadily increased from one end to the other. ( Source: NASA) The infrared data showed that the surface temperature of Io’s massive molten lake steadily increased from one end to the other. ( Source: NASA)Scientists have detected two massive waves sweeping across the largest lava lake on Jupiter’s moon Io – the most volcanically active body in our solar system.Taking advantage of a rare orbital alignment between two of Jupiter’s moons, Io and Europa, researchers at University of California (UC) Berkeley have obtained an exceptionally detailed map of the largest lava lake on Io. The most active volcanic site on Io, Loki Patera is about 200 kilometres across. It shows not one but two resurfacing waves sweeping around the patera.

Source: Indian Express May 12, 2017 15:11 UTC