Venus evolution through time: key science questions, selected mission concepts and future investigations
In this work we discuss various selected mission concepts addressing Venus evolution
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
Dynamics and evolution of Venus' mantle through time
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 …
modification of the tectonic and volcanic structures we observe on Venus today. Solid-state …
Corona structures driven by plume–lithosphere interactions and evidence for ongoing plume activity on Venus
In the absence of global plate tectonics, mantle convection and plume–lithosphere
interaction are the main drivers of surface deformation on Venus. Among documented …
interaction are the main drivers of surface deformation on Venus. Among documented …
Earth-like lithospheric thickness and heat flow on Venus consistent with active rifting
Venus is Earth's twin in size and radiogenic heat budget, yet it remains unclear how Venus
loses its heat absent plate tectonics. Most Venusian stagnant-lid models predict a thick …
loses its heat absent plate tectonics. Most Venusian stagnant-lid models predict a thick …
The physics of changing tectonic regimes: implications for the temporal evolution of mantle convection and the thermal history of Venus
Given similar sizes and compositions, Venus invites comparisons with Earth. While Earth
convects in the plate tectonic regime, Venus' current and past tectonic states remain …
convects in the plate tectonic regime, Venus' current and past tectonic states remain …
Venus interior structure and dynamics
No two rocky bodies offer a better laboratory for exploring the conditions controlling interior
dynamics than Venus and Earth. Their similarities in size, density, distance from the sun, and …
dynamics than Venus and Earth. Their similarities in size, density, distance from the sun, and …
Tectono‐magmatic evolution of asymmetric coronae on Venus: Topographic classification and 3D thermo‐mechanical modeling
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 …
evidence of plate tectonics that dominates geological processes on Earth. Surface …
Volcanic and tectonic constraints on the evolution of Venus
RC Ghail, SE Smrekar, T Widemann, PK Byrne… - Space Science …, 2024 - Springer
Surface geologic features form a detailed record of Venus' evolution. Venus displays a
profusion of volcanic and tectonics features, including both familiar and exotic forms. One …
profusion of volcanic and tectonics features, including both familiar and exotic forms. One …
Lithospheric structure of Venusian crustal plateaus
Crustal plateaus are Venusian highlands characterized by tectonized terrains. It is
commonly interpreted that their topography is isostatically supported and that they represent …
commonly interpreted that their topography is isostatically supported and that they represent …
Viscous relaxation as a probe of heat flux and crustal plateau composition on Venus
It has recently been suggested that deformed crustal plateaus on Venus may be composed
of felsic (silica-rich) rocks, possibly supporting the idea of an ancient ocean there. However …
of felsic (silica-rich) rocks, possibly supporting the idea of an ancient ocean there. However …