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Venus' Active Crustal Convection Shakes Up Geology Theories

4/4/2025

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New research reveals that Venus might be experiencing active crustal convection, shaking up long-held beliefs. This intriguing process could account for the planet's staggering 85,000 volcanoes and the movement of internal heat to the surface. Lead researcher Slava Solomatov highlights that unraveling this mystery could deepen our understanding of Venus’ geology and its surprising parallels with Pluto. Future missions promise even more revelations.

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New research reveals that Venus might be experiencing active crustal convection, shaking up long-held beliefs. This intriguing process could account for the planet's staggering 85,000 volcanoes and the movement of internal heat to the surface. Lead researcher Slava Solomatov highlights that unraveling this mystery could deepen our understanding of Venus’ geology and its surprising parallels with Pluto. Future missions promise even more revelations.