Venus’s Mysterious Circles Hint at a Lost Chapter of Earth’s History

Scientists have found evidence that many of Venus ’s coronae large, ring-shaped structures encircled by fractures are actively formed by hot mantle material pushing up from below the surface.

Study provides the most comprehensive view yet of these enigmatic features and suggests Venus has a more dynamic interior than previously thought.

Findings indicate Venus lacks Earth 's plate tectonics, it maintains its own unique form of geological activity.

VERITAS gravity maps of Venus will boost the resolution by at least a factor of two to four , depending on location.

This level of detail could revolutionize our understanding of Venus ’ geology and implications for early Earth .

By revealing that Venus maintains active geological processes driven by its hot interior, despite lacking Earth ’s plate tectonics.