A quadruple long exposure of Io in eclipse exhibits faint auroral emission from the eruptive plumes. No luminous spots in the vents, predicted by Gold, were observed. Heat from the interior of Io appears to be the predominant source of energy in the plumes.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | Volcanic origin of the eruptive plumes on Io |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.211.4489.1419 |
| Authors | A. F. Cook, E.M. Shoemaker, B.A. Smith, G. E. Danielson, T. V. Johnson, S.P. Synnott |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Science |
| Index ID | 70011821 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |