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.