The role of SO2 in volcanism on Io

B. A. Smith; E. M. Shoemaker; S. W. Kieffer; A. F. Cook

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The role of SO₂ in volcanism on Io

B. A. Smith, E. M. Shoemaker, S. W. Kieffer, A. F. Cook

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Abstract

Io and Earth are the only planetary bodies known to be volcanically active; the energetics of the eruptive plumes on Io have important structural implications and are closely linked with the presence of sulphur and SO ₂.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	738-743
Number of pages	6
Journal	Nature
Volume	280
Issue number	5725
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/280738a0
State	Published - 1979
Externally published	Yes

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