Venus Shows Signs of Recent Geological Activity

Scientists have discovered that Venus, which was thought to be geologically inactive, might actually be quite active.

Recent studies using advanced computer models show that large rifts on Venus's surface, which can be up to 10,000 kilometers long, might be very young.

This suggests that the planet's crust is still stretching and breaking apart, meaning that Venus's insides are still active.

The rifts were likely caused by hot rock rising from deep inside the planet.

This new information helps us better understand the geology of Venus and shows that it is not a 'dead' planet as previously thought.