Magellan mission reveals possible tectonic activity on Venus

NASA Finds Venus Has a Surprisingly Thin Crust – And Something Stranger

Venus may not have Earth-style tectonic plates, but it’s far from geologically quiet. A new model shows its crust is surprisingly thin and undergoes dramatic transformations, breaking off or melting into the mantle and potentially triggering volcanic eruptions. This crustal “metamorphism” gives scientists a whole new perspective on how Venus churns beneath its blistering surface. [...]

NASA Mission Reveals “Ground Shaking” New Insights into Mysterious Structures on Venus

A new analysis of mysterious structures on Venus known as coronae has revealed the likely presence of tectonic activity on the cloudy planet. While previous studies indicated Venus does not possess tectonic plates like Earth, the new analysis, which involved a fresh look at data collected by NASA’s Magellan mission, says the mysterious structures were likely caused by rising magma, inducing a tectonic shift in the planet’s upper mantle and crust…

A research team at the University of Bern has found evidence that Venus is geologically active – and thus refutes a widespread assumption.

Venus May Be More Earth-Like Than We Thought – And It's Still Moving

A new study of Venus suggests that the deeply inhospitable world may be more like Earth than we thought.

Something is moving under the surface of Venus

Mysterious features on the surface of Venus might suggest that there is activity under its surface, scientists have suggested.

NASA’s Magellan Mission Just Changed What We Know About Venus, Again

Learn about a new study that uses the data from Magellan to reveal insights into Venus’ ongoing tectonic activity and how it looks a lot like early Earth.