Ferrovolcanism: When Metal Worlds Erupt
Volcanic eruptions can reshape and chemically alter planetary surfaces, as well as provide important clues to the compositions of planetary interiors. The most common type of volcanic eruptions on Earth […]
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Volcanic Eruption of Molten Iron on Asteroids
An upcoming NASA space mission to the asteroid 16 Psyche will allow us to examine rare metallic asteroids in the solar system. Unlike most asteroids, Psyche appears to be composed […]