No shallow magma ocean for Jupiter’s moon Io, research suggests Astrobitica December 12, 2024 (Last updated: December 12, 2024) 1 minute read Io does not have a shallow global magma ocean beneath its surface, counter to previous claims, suggests a paper published in Nature. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: How to catch a supernova explosion before it happens—and what we can learn from itNext: NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim