Planetary process
Volcanism
The eruption of molten rock from a planet's interior onto its surface — from Earth's volcanoes to the relentless silicate volcanism of Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in the Solar System, whose surface and plumes are painted with sulphur and sulphur-dioxide frosts.
Worlds, layers & processes
Across comparative planetology
Knowledge connections
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.