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Cryovolcanism: The Coolest Geological Process

Many planetary bodies in the solar system show evidence of cryovolcanism, which is the eruption of water, ice, and dissolved volatiles onto a world’s surface. Details about how cryovolcanism works and how it might work on different worlds, however, are open questions in planetary science. NASA’s New Horizons mission to the Pluto system returned the first images of Pluto and its moons, the largest of which is Charon. Charon’s surface shows evidence of cryovolcanic resurfacing, but the presence of discrepancies between observations and computer models raises major questions about the moon’s history. Join Dr. Jessica Noviello, an assistant research scientist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, as she explains the basics of cryovolcanism, leads you on a tour of cryovolcanoes of the solar system, and discusses why Charon might provide the best opportunity to study a major but enigmatic geological process. We’re launching STEM Engagement to new heights with learning resources that connect teachers, students, parents and caregivers to the inspiring work at NASA. Join us as we apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics to explore space, improve aeronautics, examine Earth and strive to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon with the Artemis program. NASA STEM resources: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/ Follow us on social media. Facebook:   / nasastemengagement   X: https://x.com/NASASTEM Pinterest:   / nasa-stem