2 papers
astro-ph.EP2023
The Prospect of Detecting Volcanic Signatures on an ExoEarth Using Direct Imaging
Colby M. Ostberg, Scott D. Guzewich, Stephen R. Kane +6
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided the first opportunity to study the atmospheres of terrestrial exoplanets and estimate their surface conditions. Earth-sized plane…
astro-ph.EP2018
Highly Volcanic Exoplanets, Lava Worlds, and Magma Ocean Worlds: An Emerging Class of Dynamic Exoplanets of Significant Scientific Priority
Wade G. Henning, Joseph P. Renaud, Prabal Saxena +39
Highly volcanic exoplanets, which can be variously characterized as 'lava worlds', 'magma ocean worlds', or 'super-Ios' are high priority targets for investigation. The term 'lava…