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What is volcanism on a planet or moon?
Quick Answer
Volcanism is the movement and eruption of molten material from a world’s interior onto its surface.
The Full Story
Volcanism is not limited to Earth. Io, a moon of Jupiter, is the most volcanically active world in the Solar System, powered mainly by tidal heating. Mars has giant extinct volcanoes, including Olympus Mons, while Venus has many volcanic plains and features. Volcanism helps reshape surfaces and can release gases that contribute to atmospheres.
Key Facts
1.Io is the most volcanically active world known
2.Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in the Solar System
3.Volcanism can release gases into an atmosphere
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