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Tectonic activity on Venus hints at how planet was formed
Scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich discovered active tectonic activity on Venus, including recent rift valleys and volcanoes, through 3D modeling and NASA Magellan probe data. The findings suggest Venus remains geologically dynamic, offering insights into terrestrial planet formation and future exoplanet studies.
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