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Be it walking to school, cycling to work, or other everyday journeys you make to get from place to place – rather than solely for leisure or fitness – active travel can offer a convenient, accessible and affordable way to move more.

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Increasing levels of physical activity is central to improving the nation’s health and wellbeing, and active travel - which is the everyday journeys we make to get from place to place, like cycling to work - is widely viewed as having the potential to play a major part in that mission.

The evidence base on the link between active travel and physical activity is extensive, wide-ranging in terms of the interventions reviewed, exhibits variable degrees of rigour, and can be interpreted in different ways. In particular, the volume of available material has grown considerably in recent years and are expected to continue to grow in coming years. 

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Uniting the Movement, our 10-year strategy launched in 2021, is our plan to make being physically active a normal part of life for everyone in England – to make it easier for all of us as we go about our everyday lives.

Movement makes people happier and healthier, and it does the same thing for our communities – with life-changing, sustainable benefits that have huge economic and social value.

We’re shining a light on the huge impact environmental prompts and cues can have in changing people’s behaviour, which is why we’re championing Active Design  alongside active travel.

Active Design promotes physical activity, health and stronger communities through the way we design and build our towns and cities.

It has 10 principles to inspire and inform the layout of cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods, buildings, streets and open spaces, to create more opportunities for physical activity.

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• 37% of adults aged 16+ travel actively at least twice a month 
• Walking for travel is the second most common physical activity in England – done by 33% of people at least twice a month 
• Cycling for travel is seventh – done by 6.8% of people
• 37% of children aged 5-15 walk for travel at least once a week, and 10% cycle for travel 
• Among the ‘active’ population, 11% are dependent on walking for travel and 1.3% on cycling for travel, to achieve their 150+ minutes of physical activity.

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Carried out by an independent team led by walking and cycling charity Sustrans , in partnership with Dr Nick Cavill and Professor Adrian Davis, their research examines the effect active travel has on overall physical activity levels and reviews the effectiveness of many types of active travel interventions at increasing walking, cycling or physical activity.

The research looked at short journeys, like walking to the shops, walking the kids to school, cycling to work, or cycling to the station to catch a train.

There’s strong evidence that implementing active travel principles are effective at increasing walking, cycling and physical activity, particularly for town or citywide approaches, typically made up of several interventions working together across a whole place.

Overall, the Sustrans review concludes that interventions increase active travel and therefore levels of physical activity. Of the different typologies, the evidence was strongest (in terms of volume and robustness) when active travel was encouraged in cities or towns, while each of the other intervention types reported some increases in walking and/or cycling.

Data from leading surveys show the significant contribution active travel already makes to the overall physical activity levels of children and adults.

There's a clear consensus that active travel can make an even greater contribution to physical activity – through increasing both the amount and intensity of activity. This evidence review gives the platform for a direct and coordinated effort to realise this untapped potential.

Active Travel Uptake and Physical Activity

Active Travel Uptake and Physical Activity explores the relationship between physical activity and active travel behaviour, using data from the People and Places Survey (which is used by Transport for London to evaluate their Mini-Holland scheme).

It reveals how active travel can be effective at helping inactive people become active, and how increasing active travel can increase overall physical activity too. 

Variation in Active Travel and the Scope to Increase Participation

Variation in Active Travel and the Scope to Increase Participation analyses two major datasets to assess the variation in, and scope to, increase active travel. It includes two scenarios showing the impact if everywhere had London’s short walking rates, or Cambridge’s cycling rates. Effective interventions and collaboration across the sector could help us realise this unmet potential.

Active Travel Full Report – Evidence Review

Active Travel Full Report – Evidence Review provides an in-depth account of the research methodology (including study limitations), findings and conclusions drawn from Sustrans' study, as well as context and contributions relevant to the study. Literature is also included which covers a control mechanism to support comparison between the intervention and non-intervention locations.

Active Travel Summary – Evidence Review

Active Travel Summary – Evidence Review provides an authoritative account of how, and how best, active travel can support physical activity. It provides the main findings and messages, gives examples of effective interventions and tells you how you can use the full report to deliver, fund and research active travel to support physical activity.

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Alongside the many other benefits for children and communities , resident-led play streets can reduce car use, make streets safer and increase walking and cycling..

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Safer, more ‘liveable’ streets, children’s independent mobility, safe opportunities to learn to cycle on the doorstep, increasing road-sense, normalising children in the street, reducing car journeys, supporting other active travel measures, building consensus, reducing conflict, creating a vision.

The term “active travel” has become shorthand for walking, wheeling and cycling and is something health experts and policy-makers are keen to encourage and enable for health and environmental reasons. Walking and cycling are currently the only means of transport that are almost entirely carbon neutral, non-polluting and health-giving. Reducing car dominance and dependency (including electric vehicles) would also make streets safer, open up space and enable communities to connect.

In the midst of the pandemic the Government announced a £2billion fund for local authorities to quickly implement measures such as school streets, cycle lanes and low-traffic neighbourhoods. We would strongly urge councils to add play streets to their active travel strategies as a low-cost, community-building way to demonstrate the benefits of safer, more people-friendly streets.

Through using the street in a different way, play streets encourage a shift away from a “roads are for cars” mentality, showing that the streets where we live are a shared space for everyone to use, including children. This should influence car drivers to drive more considerately through residential areas, with greater awareness of other “road users”, or even to avoid driving for short journeys.

Safer, less traffic dominated streets are the key to increasing active travel, especially for children. A survey commissioned by British Cycling in 2019 found that:

• 92% of all parents used to ride bikes on their local streets as a child
• 76% said they feel it is less safe for their child to ride a bike in the local area than it was for them

Active travel has huge health and environmental benefits for everyone. But for children, it has an extra and incredibly important significance, as walking and cycling are thier only means to get around independently of adults – to get to the bus stop, call on a friend, go to the park or local shops, get themselves to school. The benefit of this “independent mobility” for children is immeasurable, opening up opportunities, enabling them to be outdoors and active, to connect with friends, to gain confidence and to feel part of their local neighbourhoods.

Play streets support children’s independent mobility in several ways:

• Making streets safer
• Building children’s skills and confidence
•  Normalising children being out in the street

One specific way that play streets help children to be more independently mobile is by giving them a safe opportunity, on their doorstep, to learn to cycle in a street environment.

In our 2017 survey of over 100 play streets, 80% said that children had learned or improved physical skills including riding a bike.

One parent commented, “ My boy has been practising cycling during our playing out sessions and it’s totally paid off. He’s now independently cycling .”

Research  by the University of Bristol on play streets found that, “ Another prevalent behaviour, which may promote increased physical activity and independent mobility beyond street play sessions, was development of cycling skills and confidence. This was observed in those children new to cycling (some as old as nine and ten years) who had not had the opportunity to learn how to cycle or were not confident enough to cycle unaided ”.

Parents have also reported that play streets provide a good opportunity for children to learn the “rules of the road” in a safe, managed environment (e.g. stay on the pavement until the road is closed to cars; be alert for moving vehicles). Seeing their children gain more road-sense gives parents confidence to gradually allow their children greater freedom to walk and cycle, in line with their growing skills and awareness.

Another factor in helping children to be more independent is the normalisation of being out in the street and, along with this, a sense of “Safety in numbers”. One Bristol play street organiser reported that, “ A spontaneous scooter gang emerged in our street recently, a sure sign that after 18 months of playing out formal sessions in our street things are changing! ”.

As children’s freedom to be outdoors and get to places independently has diminished, they have become largely dependent on adults to take them to places and activities in order to have fun, socialise, play and be active. Often these journeys are done by car. By creating an opportunity for children to play together near home, helping children to make friends locally and normalising the idea of ‘doorstep play’, play streets reduce the need for these car journeys.

Research from the University of Amsterdam showcases evidence of how play streets can transform transport behaviour and act as a stepping stone towards enabling active travel in children, changing driver behaviour and reducing car usage.

Play streets can help build support and compliance with other measures, such as 20mph zones, by demonstrating the importance of slower speeds and safer streets for children and for communities. Bristol City Council team promoted and supported play streets in the city alongside their implementation of a city-wide 20mph limit and put children’s voices  at the heart of their messaging.

Conversely, research shows that “ Other initiatives such as traffic-calming and speed restrictions (20mph zones) are likely to complement street play initiatives. Further work should focus on investigating how policy initiatives may be synergistic and provide added-value for promoting health and social wellbeing in communities ”.

Play streets give communities a chance to experience their street free from traffic in an unthreatening, temporary, community-led way, building support for more permanent changes.

Permanent changes to streets, such as the recent advent of low traffic neighbourhoods , can be extremely controversial – even ‘war-like’, as they are often presented and perceived as a battle between different road-user groups (e.g. pro-cyclist, anti-car driver). Putting children’s needs at the forefront of such proposed changes provides a common purpose and takes the heat out of the debate; most people have children in their lives who they care about – and we have all been children.

Furthermore, these changes are very often proposed or even imposed by local authorities, making communities feel ‘done to’ and often resulting in a negative backlash. Self-organising temporary play streets gives residents more sense of ownership and agency over their own ‘front yard’, making it far more likely they will engage with any proposals or consultations in a positive way.

Finally, play streets instantly transform a traffic-dominated road into a playful, vibrant people-friendly place, where cars and children can happily co-exist. They make visible the need, desire and potential within communities for residential streets to be liveable public spaces. They show what is possible for streets in a very simple and tangible way, allowing people to imagine a different reality, where space is used and shared more fairly. As one parent said of her play street, “ It’s important to remember that roads are not exclusively for cars and can be used for other things ”.

Back seat children. Living Streets (2008) Can play streets help transform travel behaviour? Hudson. (2021) Children’s Independent Mobility: A comparative study. Shaw. (2013) Children’s Independent Mobility: an international comparison and recommendations for action. Shaw. (2015) Hackney play streets: rethinking, re-materializing and representing public life on street. Griffin. (2015) How play streets support the development of physical literacy in children. University of La Trobe (2020) National Institute for Health Research (2021) Playing Out Survey (2017) Playing Out Survey (2021) Reported road casualties in Great Britain: Annual Report (2018) The Mass Experiment (2012) The State of Cycling 2019 Why temporary street closures make sense for public health. University of Bristol (2016)

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Active travel is a concept of travel that includes only those forms of transport that require active use of the human body as a transport machine. Examples of the type of travel include walking and cycling, as these burn off energy in comparison to sedentary travel forms like driving or getting the bus. The term active travel can also refer to vacations that involve energetic pursuits such as trekking or cross-country skiiing.

In terms of the more common usage of the term "active travel," it is commuting and other necessary trips that are involved in the focus on walking and cycling, but not when these modes of travel are used for leisure. Active travel is pitted against public transport and cars as common ways to get to places like work, and can attract support from authorities like governmental health agencies. People who already walk or use a bicycle as a primary mode of transport may do so for environmental, health or practical reasons.

It is for these reasons that the proponents of cycling and walking wish to see an increase in the usage of these ways of travel. In addition, active travel is also argued to have beneficial effects on the community, such as increased interaction with neighbors, and a reduction in traffic. Proponents of active travel also cite high levels of obesity as one of the main reasons to choose active travel options over other forms of transport.

Problems facing walking and cycling as a practical option for many people derive from the layout and use of urban and rural areas. Often, these are designed to suit car drivers and people who use buses and trains. Roads without cycle lanes or footpaths, and crowded, high traffic city streets, can make cycling or walking hazardous. Ensuring that cities and countryside authorities provide safe and rapid walking and cycling links to areas of interest are high on the priorities of many advocacy organizations for this way of traveling.

When used in reference to vacations, active travel means something similar, but stretches the definition to include sporting activities, rather than commutes. People who go on these types of vacations look for energetic ways to spend their days off, rather than lounging on a beach and sunbathing. Examples of active vacations include hill walking, cycling through countries to experience the scenery and people at close quarters or lending a hand on a dude ranch.

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Active travel is a government initiative focusing on getting more people to walk and cycle for short journeys instead of relying on public transport.

This is a way of improving the health and fitness of communities across the country and improving air quality by reducing congestion and carbon emissions in urban areas.

As an active travel surfacing business, we contribute to increasing active travel in your local area by making walking and cycling more accessible.

We do this by offering more walk paths and cycling routes in regions to encourage people to take the natural choice for their everyday journeys.

Our company works alongside many local authorities, including schools, businesses, and leisure facilities and across the UK.

With so many benefits coming from active travel, we want to make walking and cycling more accessible in all communities so people can become healthier and happier at home.

By increasing levels of accessible paths and cycle routes, we can contribute to healthier communities in towns across the nation and are available for a range of services.

If you are interested in the work we do, do not hesitate to get in touch with us today to learn more.

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We are an accredited active travel surface installer business that has completed all the necessary training to work in communities across the country.

Our team has a range of certifications, including CHAS and ConstructionLine verification ensuring the highest standard of work every time.

We have been working in this field for over ten years and, in recent years, have joined the Active Travel initiative to improve towns across the UK.

With this many years of experience, our team understands how active travel can improve any local area, which informs our work.

We can work in any environment, from towns to cities and beyond, to support the needs of the local people in terms of active travel solutions.

Our company remains competitive on pricing for our services, allowing us to deliver Active Travel to all regions.

We have a great relationship with suppliers in this industry and work with local manufacturing to provide an affordable service across the country.

Active Travel demonstrates the importance of a healthy lifestyle for all, which is why we strive to make walking and cycling accessible everywhere.

With our competitive prices, expert installer team, and local connections, we can improve towns and cities in all regions.

What is Active Travel?

Active Travel is an initiative that focuses on reducing congestion, carbon emission, and health issues and all regions across the UK and on increasing active travel, such as walking and cycling.

With walkways and cycling routes, we aim to encourage people to ditch public transport and their cars for healthier movement during their everyday journeys.

When it is easier to travel around your local area by foot or bike, we can reduce the number of car journeys and the demand for public transport.

Not only does active travel improve your health, but it can also drastically reduce carbon emissions in any area. You can improve your health and the environment by opting for walking and cycling instead of going by car.

As a surfacing company, we are working as part of the Active Travel plan to make walking and cycling more accessible in all regions. We create walkways, cycling routes, and path infrastructure for wheelchair users to encourage people to get outdoors.

It is easier to walk or cycle when there are spaces in your community for this, which is where we come in.

We aim to deliver great service to all our clients and want to make it easier for people to get to school, the shops or simply around the town without using public transport or their car.

As well as making walking and cycling easier for everyone, the Active Travel initiative educates people in business, children in schools, and other community members regarding the importance of active travel for both health and the environment.

We are committed to making a healthy and safe place for everyone, so we offer Active Travel, walking and cycling infrastructure installation nationwide.

What are Examples of Active Travel?

Active travel refers to modes of transportation that involve physical activity, typically walking and cycling, as the primary means of getting from one place to another. Here are some examples of active travel:

Walking: Walking is one of the most common forms of active travel. It includes walking for various purposes, such as commuting to work, going to school, running errands, or simply taking a leisurely stroll.

Cycling: Cycling involves riding bicycles for transportation. People use bicycles for commuting, recreational rides, and even for errands. Bicycle-sharing programs have made cycling more accessible in many urban areas.

Jogging and Running: While primarily seen as a form of exercise, jogging and running can also be modes of active travel, particularly for shorter trips or when individuals choose to run instead of walk for transportation.

Skating: Inline skating, rollerblading, and skateboarding are alternative forms of active travel for those who are comfortable with these activities. They are often used for shorter trips within neighbourhoods or on designated paths.

Scooter Riding: Electric scooters and kick scooters have gained popularity as a mode of active travel in many urban areas. Users can rent scooters to travel short distances.

Public Transportation Combined with Walking/Cycling: Active travel doesn't necessarily mean exclusively walking or cycling. Many people use public transportation (buses, trains, subways) and combine it with walking or cycling for the first and last legs of their journeys.

Benefits of Active Travel

Opting to walk or cycle around your area instead of using public transport can offer many benefits , including the following:

Reduced congestion, even in high-traffic areas

Reduced air pollution

Higher-quality public areas, which are made for walking and cycling

Better physical, mental and social health in all towns

Reduced carbon emissions which can help reach carbon-zero goals nationally

Increased economic growth in all regions

Better communities with reduced inequality, as active travel is wheelchair user-friendly and suitable for everyone.

People can benefit greatly from getting active by walking and cycling more frequently. By reducing our reliance on the car and public transport for journeys, we can also contribute to a safer environment.

Our company contributes to Active Travel by creating bike paths and safe walking routes in all regions, making it easier for people to opt for these methods of transport for all their journeys.

The cycling or walking infrastructure we create will support active travel in these areas for many years, benefiting local adults and children and the environment as a whole.

Surfacing for Active Travel

We can offer various surfacing on any active travel scheme to make cycling and walking easier.

Our infrastructure installation supports active travel methods like cycling, and we can provide various surfacing solutions to suit all needs. These are some of the surfacing solutions we use for active travel:

Wetpour is a great option for cycling and walking as it is a common safety surface. Wet pour can be used on all kinds of infrastructure to create a durable path that can support walking and bike rides for people of all ages.

Rubber mulch is a biodegradable infrastructure that is commonly found in parks, children's play areas, and similar spaces. This is ideal for walking spaces and can improve the environment using natural resources.

Rhino Pave surfacing is used for walking and cycling journeys, this is another common safety surface commonly found in infrastructure like schools or playgrounds. This is made using rubber granules for additional bounce and durability.

Resin bound gravel is a decorative stone surfacing which is commonly installed on pathways and cycle routes.

Resin bound gravel is made using resin particles, this surfacing is versatile and supports walking and cycling.

Commonly found in sports facilities, artificial grass creates a natural appearance without the demand for resources. This can be installed in multiple locations for cycle paths and walking routes.

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We use high-quality paint to mark these zones to indicate where a cycling or walking path is.

We can offer a range of colours to improve the appearance of local areas and ensure that these areas are signposted clearly.

Thermoplastic markings can also be used to indicate a cycling or walking route, as well as to make fun games for children.

Several funding options are in place to support Active Travel solutions in places of business. Contact us to learn more.

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What is the active travel scheme in the uk.

The active travel scheme in the UK typically refers to initiatives and programs aimed at promoting and encouraging sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling.

These schemes are part of the UK government's efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles.

Some of the key components of the active travel scheme in the UK include:

Cycling Infrastructure: The government invests in the development of cycling infrastructure, including dedicated bike lanes, bike-sharing programs, and secure bike storage facilities.

Walking Initiatives: Efforts are made to create pedestrian-friendly environments with improved sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and safer walking routes.

Funding for Local Authorities: The government provides funding to local authorities for active travel projects, allowing them to implement measures that encourage walking and cycling.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Public awareness campaigns promote the benefits of active travel and encourage people to choose walking and cycling for short journeys.

School Travel: Programs are designed to encourage schoolchildren to walk or cycle to school, reducing car journeys and promoting healthy habits.

Legislation and Policies: The UK government has introduced policies and legislation to support active travel, such as the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS) and the Highway Code updates to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Low Traffic Neighborhoods: The creation of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) aims to reduce through traffic on residential streets, making them safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling.

Funding for Active Travel Infrastructure: Investment is made in building infrastructure that encourages active travel, such as cycleways, footpaths, and greenways.

Local authorities often play a significant role in implementing active travel projects tailored to the needs and priorities of their communities.

For the most up-to-date information on active travel schemes in the UK, you can refer to the official websites of the UK government, the Department for Transport (DfT), and local authorities in specific regions or cities.

What is an Active Travel Path?

An active travel path, also known as an active travel route or active transportation path, is a designated pathway or route designed to facilitate and encourage non-motorized forms of transportation, primarily walking and cycling.

These paths are intended to promote physical activity, reduce dependence on motorized vehicles, improve public health, and create sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options.

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News & features, winter center, news / astronomy, unprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’.

Flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io, the only known volcanic world in our solar system, have captured images of a massive lava lake and a towering Matterhorn-like mountain.

By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Published Apr 24, 2024 6:31 AM PDT | Updated Apr 24, 2024 6:31 AM PDT

A graphic shows what a lava lake, called Loki Patera, may look like on the surface of Jupiter's moon Io. (JPLraw via CNN Newsource)

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(CNN) — Close flybys of Io, one of Jupiter’s moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system, have revealed a lava lake and a towering feature called “Steeple Mountain” on the moon’s alien surface.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft, which first arrived to study Jupiter and its moons in 2016, flew within roughly 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) of the lava world’s surface in December and February to capture the first detailed images of Io’s northern latitudes.

It has been more than 20 years since a mission flew so closely by Io, and the spacecraft’s camera, called JunoCam, captured high-resolution images that showcased active volcanic plumes, mountain peaks and a glass-smooth lake of cooling lava.

“Io is simply littered with volcanoes, and we caught a few of them in action,” said Scott Bolton, Juno’s principal investigator at the Southwest Research Institute, in a statement.

“We also got some great close-ups and other data on a 200-kilometer-long (127-mile-long) lava lake called Loki Patera. There is amazing detail showing these crazy islands embedded in the middle of a potentially magma lake rimmed with hot lava,” he added. “The specular reflection our instruments recorded of the lake suggests parts of Io’s surface are as smooth as glass, reminiscent of volcanically created obsidian glass on Earth.”

Bolton announced the findings on April 16 at the European Geophysical Union General Assembly in Vienna . The new data is painting a clearer portrait of Io, which has intrigued scientists for centuries.

“Other than the Earth, it’s the only place that we see active magma volcanoes going on in our solar system,” Bolton said.

Animating an alien world

The team translated portions of Juno’s data into animations that bring some of the hellish world’s surface features, such as Loki Patera and Steeple Mountain, into dramatic focus.

Juno detected the mountain with the help of the sun shining on Io’s surface, which created dramatic shadows that revealed a very sharp peak.

“We used the scientific data to understand the shadows and measure the distance,” Bolton said. “It may not be perfectly right, but this is sort of what it would be like if you went there. We call this Steeple Mountain, because it’s so steep there at the edge, it may be Io’s version of the Matterhorn.”

Although the temperature of the magma on Io amounts to thousands of degrees, the surface of the moon is likely minus 148 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 100 degrees Celsius), Bolton said.

“When the magma comes out as a volcano goes off, it immediately freezes and probably makes sulfur snow,” he said.

New views of Jupiter's moon Io show huge lava lakes – reminiscent of obsidian here on Earth. This animation is an artist’s concept made using data from the #JunoMission . https://t.co/2gxGUfHcTa pic.twitter.com/o0w3NeM8Nv — NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) April 23, 2024

As an outdoors enthusiast, Bolton joked that Io’s Steeple Mountain should be one of the solar system’s skiing and snowboarding destinations.

Meanwhile, Loki Patera is another spot with hot and cold extremes. While the lava lake itself is likely very hot, the top of the islands are probably very cold, and a cold crust may rim the edges of the lake as well, Bolton said.

The mission team used Juno’s Microwave Radiometer instrument to create maps of Io’s surface, showing how incredibly smooth it is.

The topography lacks contoursbecause Io is so volcanically active that the world is constantly resurfaced by lava, which erases impact craters from its surface, according to a new study from a separate research team published in the journal Science on April 18.

The team also used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array of telescopes in Chile to observe gases in Io’s atmosphere. The researchers found evidence of an abundance of enriched sulfur and chlorine, which suggests that Io has likely been volcanically active and releasing the gases for most or all of its history over the past 4 billion years.

Revealing Io’s mysteries

Io, first discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, is just slightly larger than our moon, but it’s unlike anywhere else in the solar system.

The rocky moon’s surface is covered with hundreds of volcanoes, drawing comparisons to the fictional volcanic planet Mustafar and its rivers of lava from the “Star Wars” films.

Scientists have observed Io’s powerful volcanoes spewing lava fountains that are dozens of miles high and can even be seen with large telescopes on Earth, according to NASA .

The moon’s name came from a Greek myth in which a mortal woman is turned into a cow during a marital dispute between the god Zeus and his wife Hera. The moniker is a fitting one, because Io is in a constant state of tug-of-war, pulled by the massive gravity of Jupiter, as well as its large moons Europa and Ganymede.

These three worlds tug so violently on Io that its surface bulges in and out by 330 feet (100 meters), like high and low tides on Earth — but it’s happening on solid ground, rather than in an ocean. Bolton said he often refers to Io as “Jupiter’s tortured moon” because of the ferocious forces it regularly encounters.

The forces exerted on Io by Jupiter, Europa and Ganymede cause Io’s surface to face a tremendous amount of heat, which is why the moon’s subsurface remains like liquid rock. Researchers believe that liquid rock is either made of molten sulfur or silicate rock, and volcanic eruptions help the moon relieve the gravitational pressure.

Io has been studied by multiple spacecraft, including the Pioneer and Voyager probes in the 1970s and the Galileo spacecraft in the 1990s. And now, Juno’s revelations are helping scientists to understand the forces behind the moon’s volcanic activity like never before.

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