If Io continues to erupt at the fast rate it does now, could all of the moon’s insides end up on the surface, causing it to collapse onto itself and start the process all over again?
Tony Royal, Daytona Beach, Florida
By Astronomy Staff |
Published: March 23, 2009 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
Key Takeaways:
Io does not erupt a large enough volume of material fast enough to hollow out its interior and then collapse.