Evidence of Active Volcano on Venus
Recently, a new study found direct geological evidence of recent volcanic activity on Venus (also known as Earth’s twin) for the first time.
Key Findings
- Volcanic Vent: Researchers analysed archival radar images taken by NASA's Magellan spacecraft between 1990 and 1992 and observed a volcanic vent changing its shape and getting bigger in size in around eight months.
- The change in the vent's shape and size indicated an eruption or flow of magma beneath the vent.
- Atla Regio Area: The vent is situated on the north side of a domed shield volcano that is part of the larger Maat Mons volcano, in ....
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