Dwarf Planets
Cryovolcanism
Cryovolcanism refers to volcanic activity on icy celestial bodies, where volatile substances like water, ammonia, or methane erupt instead of molten rock. This phenomenon is observed on moons and dwarf planets in the outer Solar System, significantly influencing their geological landscapes.
Cryovolcano
A cryovolcano is a volcano that erupts volatile substances such as water, ammonia, methane, and brines instead of molten silicate rock. Cryovolcanism shapes the geology of many outer Solar System bodies, with confirmed activity on Enceladus and Triton and strong evidence on Europa, Ceres, and Pluto.