Beneath its dreary shroud of clouds, Venus could be positively hopping: Planetary geologists have spotted a lava flow they say is just decades old. If confirmed, it would be the youngest evidence for volcanism on Venus.
As seen in microwave wavelengths, a lava flow in Venus’ northern hemisphere shows hot spots (red) up to 85 degrees Celsius warmer than expected.
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