Ice Volcano

Price: PKR 50,000

Size: 55 x 66 cm (22 x 26 in)

Medium: Charcoal

Several celestial bodies in our solar system are suspected to have cryovolcanoes, also known as ice/frost volcanoes. These eruptions involve substances like water, ammonia, methane, or other substances rather than molten rock.

1. Enceladus (Moon of Saturn): Enceladus is one of the most famous examples. It has geysers that eject water and ice particles into space from its subsurface ocean through fissures known as "Tiger Stripes." These eruptions suggest the presence of a subsurface liquid water ocean, making it a prime target for astrobiological studies.
2. Europa (Moon of Jupiter): Europa is believed to have a subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust. While direct evidence of cryovolcanism hasn’t been observed, the surface shows intricate patterns that might be related to ice movement, suggesting potential cryovolcanic activity.
3. Triton (Moon of Neptune): Triton exhibits icy geysers or plumes erupting from its surface, which suggests that some form of cryovolcanism might be occurring on this moon.
4. Pluto: Some evidence suggests cryovolcanic activity on Pluto. Images from the New Horizons spacecraft show potential cryovolcanoes or ice volcanoes on its surface, like the feature informally named "Wright Mons."

These icy volcanoes play a significant role in the understanding of these celestial bodies' geology, internal dynamics, and potential habitability, as they often indicate the presence of either  subsurface liquid water oceans or volatile substances.