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New Study Reveals Unexpected Geological Link Between Venus and Early Earth

Research indicates Venus' highlands formed through processes similar to Earth's ancient cratons, offering insights into planetary evolution.

Ishtar Terra is a complex geological region on Venus. New research shows it may have formed through processes similar to Earth's. Image Credit: NASA/JPL/USGS – http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00007, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18235544
Venus

Overview

  • Scientists used data from NASA's Magellan spacecraft and computer simulations to study Venus' Ishtar Terra.
  • The findings suggest Ishtar Terra's formation resembles the creation of Earth's earliest continents.
  • Venus' lack of plate tectonics and extreme temperatures make this discovery surprising.
  • Understanding Venus' geological history may unlock secrets about Earth's early development.
  • Future missions to Venus aim to further explore these geological connections.