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NASA Study Reveals Venus Crust Surprise

  • New NASA-funded research reveals surprising findings about the crust on Venus, Earth's hotter twin.
  • Contrary to expectations, Venus' crust does not grow thicker over time but experiences a crust metamorphism process based on rock density and melting cycles.
  • Venus has a one-piece crust with no plate tectonics like on Earth, making its 25-40 miles thick crust subject to metamorphism.
  • The research suggests that Venus' crust undergoes processes like breaking off, melting, and driving volcanic activity, offering new insights into the geological evolution of the planet.

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