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

Nature, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02372-0The nature of geological dynamics on Venus are fiercely debated — the planet’s steep rift valleys could be evidence of ongoing tectonic activity.

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.