Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Active Volcanoes On Venus

Scientists using Europe's Venus Express Orbiter have observed flashes on the planet's surface that they interpret as evidence that Venus still has active volcanoes.

A Venus that retains an energetic interior would force a major revision of our view of the planet.   Erupting volcanoes would also add a final touch to the notion that the surface of Venus is hellish.

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