Ongoing Volcanic Activity Discovered on Venus
Recent findings reveal ongoing volcanic activity on Venus, with evidence of eruptions as recent as 2.5 million years ago. The study published in Nature Astronomy highlights significant changes in Venus’ surface due to volcanic processes, challenging previous perceptions of the planet’s dormancy. This discovery opens up new avenues for exploring the geological dynamics of Earth’s neighboring planet.
Mars May Have Experienced Precursor to Plate Tectonics, Study Suggests
Recent study suggests Mars may have experienced precursor to plate tectonics, indicated by pervasive volcanoes and distinct rock types. Researchers focused on Eridania Basins in Mars’ southern hemisphere, identifying numerous volcanic features and high felsic materials. Findings offer valuable insights into early geological processes on Mars and provide comparative perspective on planetary evolution.
Evidence of Massive Prehistoric Eruption Found in Santorini
The Greek archipelago of Santorini consists of the remains of a powerful volcano. Members of the international IODP expedition ‘Hellenic Arc Volcanic Field’ have now found evidence of one of the largest eruptions ever recorded in the southern Aegean Arc….
Massive undersea plateau in Pacific Ocean has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, study finds
An undersea plateau in the Pacific Ocean that is larger than the state of Idaho has been growing since the age of dinosaurs, according to new research. The Melanesian Border Plateau, located east of the Solomon Islands, has been the…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captures stunning new images of Jupiter’s moon Io
Astronomers and space enthusiasts have been treated to a stunning display of new images of Jupiter’s moon Io, captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its recent flyby on December 30. The spacecraft, part of a mission to study Jupiter’s origins,…