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 ....