The dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle are of first-order relevance for the origin and
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …

Photogeologic principles can be used to suggest possible sequences of events that result in
the present planetary surface. The most common method of evaluating the absolute age of a …

In the absence of global plate tectonics, mantle convection and plume–lithosphere
interaction are the main drivers of surface deformation on Venus. Among documented …

We hypothesize that trace amounts of phosphides formed in the mantle are a plausible
abiotic source of the Venusian phosphine observed by Greaves et al.[Nat. Astron., https://doi …

Extreme temperature and pressure conditions on the surface of Venus present formidable
technological challenges against performing ground‐based seismology. Efficient coupling …

Surface mineralogy records the primary composition, climate history and the geochemical
cycling between the surface and atmosphere. We have not yet directly measured mineralogy …

The sedimentary cycle, including the processes of erosion, transport, and lithification, is a
key part of how planets evolve over time. Early images of Venus's vast volcanic plains …

We present a case for the exploration of Venus as an astrobiology target—(1) investigations
focused on the likelihood that liquid water existed on the surface in the past, leading to the …

Venus is the only other Earth‐sized planet in the Solar System but it does not exhibit
evidence of plate tectonics that dominates geological processes on Earth. Surface …

Venus hosts many thousands of volcanic landforms, including individual edifices,
volcanotectonic structures, and vast expanses of effusively emplaced plains lavas …