SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 26, 2026Science Daily

Venus may be tearing itself apart from within

SMRTR summary

New 3D computer simulations from ETH Zurich suggest that Venus's massive rift valleys — some stretching 10,000 kilometers — may be far younger than scientists thought, pointing to an active, dynamic interior. The simulations show rifts widening up to 10 centimeters yearly, with raised ridges that match images from NASA's Magellan probe. These findings could guide future missions, including ESA's EnVision, launching in the early 2030s.

SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to Science Daily.

Read the original article
SMRTR Science & Engineering

Get the next batch of curated stories in your inbox.

This archive is built from SMRTR newsletter stories. Subscribe for hand-picked stories without the extra noise.