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Solar System: Volcano Worlds Preview
S51 E11 - 30s
Around our solar system, violent eruptions are shaping distant worlds. Discover the explosive forces that helped create some of the most dynamic worlds in our cosmic neighborhood – and what makes the volcanoes right here on Earth so special.
This Tiny Moon Is a Volcanic Powerhouse
S51 E11 - 2m 45s
Jupiter’s small moon Io is the most volcanically active body in our solar system, with constant eruptions reshaping its surface daily.
Enceladus: A Frozen Moon With Explosive Eruptions
S51 E11 - 1m 56s
Enceladus erupts over 660 pounds of water per second, with jets reaching up to 6,000 miles into space. These massive plumes far exceed the size of the moon itself.
Could This Icy Moon’s Ocean Support Life?
S51 E11 - 1m 21s
Enceladus has jets rich in phosphates and likely hydrothermal vents in its ocean. With the key ingredients for life on its surface, the moon may serve as an incubator for life.
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