Unexplainable Lost Worlds: What killed Venus?
Jun 29, 2022
In this engaging discussion, volcanologist Robin George Andrews and science editor Brian Resnick explore the dramatic transformation of Venus from a water-rich paradise to a hellish landscape. They examine the catastrophic climate changes that lead to this shift and the alarming parallels to Earth's potential future. The conversation delves into the role of plate tectonics and carbon emissions, as well as the intriguing possibility of life existing in Venus' acidic clouds, sparking curiosity about extraterrestrial life and planetary science.
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Venus: A Planetary Murder Mystery
- Venus is the hottest, most volcanic planet in our solar system, a stark contrast to its possible past.
- Scientists suspect Venus may have once been habitable, raising a crucial question about its transformation.
Venus's Harsh Reality
- Venus's surface is uninhabitable due to extreme heat, sulfuric acid clouds, and immense pressure.
- Despite this, evidence suggests it may have once held liquid water, raising the possibility of past habitability.
Clues of a Watery Past
- The presence of heavy water in Venus's atmosphere hints at a past with abundant classic water, possibly even an ocean.
- This discovery raises the intriguing possibility that Venus was once a habitable planet.
