New Research Could Explain Why Earth has Active Tectonics and Venus Does Not

December 04, 2025 Universe Today

New Research Could Explain Why Earth has Active Tectonics and Venus Does Not
By Matthew Williams (https://ift.tt/z7RdZGy)

The Quetzalpetlatl Corona, located in Venus’ southern hemisphere, depicts active volcanism and a subduction zone, where the foreground crust plunges into the planet’s interior. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Peter Rubin

An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets. Using advanced numerical models, the team systematically classified for the first time six distinct planetary tectonic regimes and identified a novel regime: the "episodic-squishy lid."

December 5, 2025 at 04:43AM
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