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Scientists Discover Active Volcanoes on Venus from Early 90s

May 28, 2024, 07:32 AM

Scientists have discovered fresh evidence of volcanic activity on Venus, indicating that the planet is more volcanically active than previously thought. By analyzing archival data from NASA's Magellan mission, researchers identified two volcanoes that erupted in the early 90s. This discovery was made possible with the aid of new software that detected two vast lava flows. The findings suggest that volcanic activity on Venus is widespread and may even rival that of present-day Earth. This revelation raises the stakes for future exploration of the planet. According to new research, Venus has active volcanoes.