Scientists may have finally cracked the recipe behind Venus' giant pancakes. Venus is famous for its "pancake domes" — steep-sided volcanoes that rise from the planet's surface like circular welts.

More information: M. E. Borrelli et al, Formation of Pancake Domes on Venus as Viscous Flows Over an Elastic Lithosphere, Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets (2025). DOI: 10.1029/2024JE008571 ...

Scientists have long suspected these “pancake domes” formed from thick, slow-moving lava. But a new study suggests that Venus’ bendy crust may be crucial to the formation of the circular mounts.

Beneath Venus's thick, cloudy atmosphere lies a unique feature: lots and lots of massive "pancakes." Dubbed pancake domes by the scientists who study them, these mysterious pieces of Venusian ...

Venus, often called Earth’s evil twin, is home to some of the most peculiar geological features in the solar system. Among its many mysteries are the planet’s so-called pancake domes—enormous, ...

Pancake domes on Venus possibly owe their shape to the planet's bendy crust, according to a new study. (Image credit: NASA) Scientists may have finally cracked the recipe behind Venus' giant pancakes.

Ozone is a sign of life on Earth, but its detection on Venus shows that it can also be produced abiotically. This indicates that there are different pathways for its creation, not only on Venus ...

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