Venus' Hidden Impact Craters Reveal Ancient Geological Secrets

New research uncovers massive impact structures on Venus, reshaping our understanding of its geological history.

Researchers identified concentric ring structures in Venus' Haastte-baad Tessera region, suggesting two massive back-to-back impacts.
These findings indicate that Venus' early geological conditions created unique impact features unlike those on the Moon, Mars, or Earth.
The study proposes that Venus' thin early lithosphere allowed impacts to penetrate deeply, causing lava flows that formed tesserae.
The distinctive ring formations are similar to those found on icy moons like Callisto and Europa, linked to impacts on a thin, strong surface layer.
This discovery provides insight into Venus' past and highlights the diversity of impact structures across the Solar System.