Jupiter's plasma torus and neutral clouds exhibit periodic spikes in mass contributions from Io, its most volcanic moon. These spikes suggest an increase in mass supply, potentially due to eruptive volcanic activity on Io. Observations have detected surges in the mass output of 3-4 times the normal levels during these events. While these phenomena indicate substantial contributions to Jupiter's magnetosphere, the underlying mechanisms driving these fluctuations are still not fully understood, highlighting gaps in current knowledge about the interaction dynamics within the Jovian system.
Periodic spikes in the plasma torus and neutral clouds indicate that Io occasionally releases more mass, possibly linked to volcanic activity, showing supply rate surges.
The observations suggest the mass supply from Io can surge up to 3-4 times its normal rate during volcanic events, though the exact mechanisms remain uncertain.
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