Scientists Discover First Evidence of Lava Tubes on Venus

Scientists Discover First Evidence of Lava Tubes on Venus
By Mark Thompson (https://ift.tt/wZiR2gd)

Venus has often been called Earth’s sister planet however there are stark differences between them. Among the similarities are a number of geological features and lava tubes are just one example. These natural tunnels form when the surface of a lava flow cools and solidifies while hot lava continues to flow beneath. They are common in Iceland and Hawaii and now, for the first time they have been found on Venus too.

September 29, 2025 at 02:27PM
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