Venus’s rift valleys could be its secret to staying active

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10. 1038/d41586-026-02372-0 The nature of geological dynamics on Venus are fiercely debated — the planet’s steep rift valleys could be evidence of ongoing tectonic activity.

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