James Webb Telescope

James Webb Telescope Unveils Secrets of Europa’s Carbon Dioxide: Clues to an Ocean’s Story

Carbon Dioxide Origins Beneath Europa's Icy Surface Revealed

Carbon Dioxide’s Secret Hideaway: Tara Regio

The JWST’s NIRSpec instrument revealed a fascinating detail: carbon dioxide is most abundant in an area known as Tara Regio, often referred to as “chaos terrain.” In images captured by the telescope, Tara Regio appears as a distinct yellowish region to the left of Europa’s center.

A Climate-Driven Revelation