Mysterious crown-like features on Venus may finally have an explanation

Mysterious crown-like features on Venus may finally have an explanation

Scientists have proposed a new explanation for Venus' giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae.

Scientists May Finally Explain Mysterious Crown-Like Features on Venus

Venus’ distinctive crown-like coronae may be explained by heat trapped beneath a rigid mantle layer, according to recent studies. This discovery provides key insights into the planet’s geological activity and helps researchers compare Venus’ surface evolution to that of other planets in our solar system