New Evidence Confirms Active Volcanism on Venus

Analysis of decades-old data reveals fresh lava flows, suggesting Venus is more geologically active than previously thought.

Researchers analyzed radar data from NASA's Magellan mission, identifying volcanic activity in two regions on Venus.
Fresh lava flows were detected on the western flank of Sif Mons and in the Niobe Planitia region.
The findings indicate that Venus's volcanic activity is comparable to Earth's, challenging previous assumptions.
The discovery builds on earlier evidence of volcanic changes observed near Maat Mons in 2023.
Future missions like NASA's VERITAS will further investigate Venus's geological activity.