Dynamics and Evolution of Venus’ Mantle Through Time
Space Science Reviews,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
218(8)
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2022
Abstract
The
dynamics
and
evolution
of
Venus’
mantle
are
first-order
relevance
for
the
origin
modification
tectonic
volcanic
structures
we
observe
on
Venus
today.
Solid-state
convection
in
induces
stresses
into
lithosphere
crust
that
drive
deformation
leading
to
signatures.
Thermal
coupling
with
atmosphere
core
leads
a
distinct
structure
substantial
lateral
heterogeneity,
thermally
compositionally.
These
processes
ultimately
shape
regime
provide
framework
interpret
surface
observations
made
Venus,
such
as
gravity
topography.
Tectonic
convective
continuously
changing
through
geological
time,
largely
driven
by
long-term
thermal
compositional
mantle.
To
date,
no
consensus
has
been
reached
geodynamic
is
presently
in,
mostly
because
observational
data
remains
fragmentary.
In
contrast
Earth,
does
not
support
existence
continuous
plate
tectonics
its
surface.
However,
planet’s
signature
substantially
deviates
from
those
tectonically
inactive
bodies,
Mars,
Mercury,
or
Moon.
This
work
reviews
current
state
knowledge
focussing
dynamic
system
perspective.
Available
constrain
deep
interior
evaluated
their
insufficiency
pin
down
evolutionary
path
emphasised.
Future
missions
will
likely
revive
discussion
these
open
issues
boost
our
understanding
filling
gaps;
some
promising
avenues
discussed
this
chapter.
Язык: Английский
Venus, the Planet: Introduction to the Evolution of Earth’s Sister Planet
Space Science Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
219(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Abstract
Venus
is
the
planet
in
Solar
System
most
similar
to
Earth
terms
of
size
and
(probably)
bulk
composition.
Until
mid-20th
century,
scientists
thought
that
was
a
verdant
world—inspiring
science-fictional
stories
heroes
battling
megafauna
sprawling
jungles.
At
start
Space
Age,
people
learned
actually
has
hellish
surface,
baked
by
greenhouse
effect
under
thick,
CO
2
-rich
atmosphere.
In
popular
culture,
demoted
from
jungly
playground
(at
best)
metaphor
for
redemptive
potential
extreme
adversity.
However,
whether
much
different
past
than
it
today
remains
unknown.
this
review,
we
show
how
now-popular
models
evolution
mirror
scientific
understanding
modern
changed
over
time.
Billions
years
ago,
could
have
had
clement
surface
with
water
oceans.
perhaps
then
underwent
at
least
one
dramatic
transition
atmospheric,
interior
conditions
before
present
day.
This
review
kicks
off
topical
collection
about
all
aspects
Venus’s
can
teach
us
other
planets,
including
exoplanets.
Here
provide
general
background
motivation
required
delve
into
manuscripts
collection.
Finally,
discuss
our
ignorance
motivated
prioritization
new
spacecraft
missions
will
rediscover
Earth’s
nearest
planetary
neighbor—beginning
age
exploration.
Язык: Английский
Venus Evolution Through Time: Key Science Questions, Selected Mission Concepts and Future Investigations
Space Science Reviews,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
219(7)
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2023
Abstract
In
this
work
we
discuss
various
selected
mission
concepts
addressing
Venus
evolution
through
time.
More
specifically,
address
investigations
and
payload
instrument
supporting
scientific
goals
open
questions
presented
in
the
companion
articles
of
volume.
Also
included
are
their
related
(observations
&
modeling)
discussion
which
measurements
future
data
products
needed
to
better
constrain
Venus’
atmosphere,
climate,
surface,
interior
habitability
A
new
fleet
missions
has
been
selected,
will
continue
be
considered
for
selections.
Missions
under
development
include
radar-equipped
ESA-led
EnVision
M5
orbiter
(European
Space
Agency
2021),
NASA-JPL’s
VERITAS
(Smrekar
et
al.
2022a),
NASA-GSFC’s
DAVINCI
entry
probe/flyby
(Garvin
2022a).
The
acquired
with
VERITAS,
DAVINCI,
from
end
decade
fundamentally
improve
our
understanding
planet’s
long
term
history,
current
activity
evolutionary
path.
We
further
describe
beyond
framework
missions,
as
well
synergies
between
these
concepts,
ground-based
space-based
observatories
facilities,
laboratory
measurements,
algorithmic
or
modeling
activities
that
pave
way
a
program
extends
into
2040s
(Wilson
2022).
Язык: Английский
On the possibility of convection in the Venusian crust
Physics of The Earth and Planetary Interiors,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 107332 - 107332
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Evolution of Plume Volcanism at Atla Regio, Venus
Journal of Geophysical Research Planets,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
130(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Abstract
Atla
Regio
is
a
large
topographic
rise,
at
the
equator
of
Venus,
considered
to
sit
above
young
mantle
upwelling.
Hosting
several
giant
shield
volcanoes,
including
Maat
Mons,
it
strong
candidate
for
recent
eruptive
activity.
Through
detailed
analysis
material
units
and
structures
Ozza,
Sapas
northern
Dali
Chasma
surrounding
plains,
we
have
unraveled
tectono‐magmatic
evolution
Regio.
Lithostratigraphic
analysis,
volcanic
styles,
lava
flow
relationships,
rift–associated
clusters,
graben‐fissure
systems
pit
cratering,
in
relation
regional
plains
other
older
features,
has
enabled
establishment
model
volcanism.
Structural
reveals
that
Ozza
Mons
transition
outward
into
three
major
rifts,
two
new,
unnamed
volcanoes
are
identified.
Our
evidenced
by
stratigraphy
cross‐cutting
relationships
with
respect
stratigraphic
marker
provided
ejecta
halo
Uvaysi
impact,
using
sound
principles.
A
relative
chronostratigraphic
framework
area
around
thus
been
constructed,
our
findings
agreement
prior
research.
new
history
proposed
here,
where
volcanism
was
initially
concentrated
along
Chasma,
before
plume
took
over
finally,
became
most
locus
We
propose
pattern
displaced
centers
here
indicative
minor
crustal
adjustments
relatively
long‐lived
plume.
Язык: Английский
Large volcanoes on Venus: Morphology, morphometry, and stratigraphy
Icarus,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
429, С. 116404 - 116404
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
Язык: Английский
Structural analysis and evolution of large Venusian coronae: insights from low-angle faults at coronae rims
Planetary and Space Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
250, С. 105955 - 105955
Опубликована: Авг. 20, 2024
Язык: Английский
Venus, the Planet: Introduction to the Evolution of Earth's Sister Planet
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2022
Venus
is
the
planet
in
Solar
System
most
similar
to
Earth
terms
of
size
and
(probably)
bulk
composition.
Until
mid-20th
century,
scientists
thought
that
was
a
verdant
world—inspiring
science-fictional
stories
heroes
battling
megafauna
sprawling
jungles.
At
start
Space
Age,
people
learned
actually
has
hellish
surface,
baked
by
greenhouse
effect
under
thick,
CO2-rich
atmosphere.
In
popular
culture,
demoted
from
jungly
playground
(at
best)
metaphor
for
redemptive
potential
extreme
adversity.
However,
whether
much
different
past
than
it
today
remains
unknown.
this
review,
we
show
how
now-popular
models
evolution
mirror
scientific
understanding
modern
changed
over
time.
Billions
years
ago,
could
have
had
clement
surface
with
water
oceans.
perhaps
then
underwent
at
least
one
dramatic
transition
atmospheric,
interior
conditions
before
present
day.
This
review
kicks
off
topical
collection
about
all
aspects
Venus’s
can
teach
us
other
planets,
including
exoplanets.
Here
provide
general
background
motivation
required
delve
into
manuscripts
collection.
Finally,
discuss
our
ignorance
motivated
prioritization
new
spacecraft
missions
will
essentially
rediscover
Earth’s
nearest
planetary
neighbor—beginning
age
exploration.
Язык: Английский