Venus may have shown Earth’s ‘evil twin’ to our planet more than expected
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The recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland are driving the pooling of magma for centuries to come
A volcanic eruption is a testament to the raw power of nature. If you want to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location …
Only 4 out of 10,000 galaxies may host intelligent aliens
Alien life able to communicate across interstellar space he might not be able to evolve if his home planet doesn’t have plate tectonics, let alone …
Do other planets have plate tectonics?
The interiors of rocky planets and moons are usually quite hot compared to their surfaces. This heat, which can be caused by a number of …
Life on Mars could thrive near active volcanoes and an ancient lake a mile deep
Early Mars may have been more tectonically and volcanically active than previously thought. Evidence of tectonic activity around 4 billion years ago has been provided …