What is thought to be the cause of Io's volcanoes?
A) Jupiter's magnetosphere and its charged particles
B) Jupiter's gravity and the heat it creates
C) Tidal stresses from both Jupiter and Europa
D) Solar radiation focused by Jupiter's gravity
E) Radioactive decay in Io's interior

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Io's volcanoes are thought to be caused by tidal stresses from both Jupiter and Europa. These tidal forces cause the interior of Io to heat up, creating magma that erupts as volcanoes.

What Is Thought to Be the Cause of Io's Volcanoes