NASA Data Reveals Active Volcanoes on Venus, Challenges Previous Beliefs
May 27, 2024
Recent analysis of data from NASA's Magellan mission has uncovered evidence of ongoing volcanic activity on Venus.
Scientists identified two eruptions in the early 1990s and an active volcano in 2023.
Italian scientists utilized archival radar data to spot new lava flows between 1990 and 1992.
The research indicates that Venus may be as volcanically active as Earth.
These findings challenge previous beliefs about Venus's geology, suggesting widespread volcanic activity.
The discovery has sparked excitement for future missions like NASA's VERITAS, aimed at studying Venus's surface composition and volcanic processes.
The study highlights the importance of continued research to better understand Venus's geological activity.
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The New York Times • May 27, 2024
Rivers of Lava on Venus Reveal a More Volcanically Active Planet
NASA • May 27, 2024
Ongoing Venus Volcanic Activity Discovered With NASA’s Magellan Data - NASA
Gizmodo • May 27, 2024
Fresh Lava Flows on Venus Hint at Active Volcanoes
Newsweek • May 27, 2024
Venus 'Far More Volcanically Active' Than Was Thought, Say Scientists