Io Eruptions

Though almost 10 years old, these fascinating photos were recently chosen as NASA's image(s) of the day. This image is of Jupiter's moon Io, and shows two sulfurous eruptions. The one in the middle has been visible in every picture taken since 1979.

Io eruption

Io eruption

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