Venus may have a lava tunnel that was caused by volcanic eruptions

Considered as the twin sister of Earth, Venus is an inhospitable planet on which conditions are extreme. But despite this, astronomers have been studying this planet for many years, and recently, by analyzing decades-old data, they discovered a potential lava tunnel caused by volcanic eruptions. 

It is important to note that this planet is very difficult to study because of the clouds that cover its surface. However, between 1990 and 1992, the Magellan probe successfully mapped the surface of Venus using a radar that sent radio waves to its surface. Scientists were then able to measure the return time of these signals in order to create a detailed map.

And in a new study published in the journal Nature Communications on February 9, scientists investigated surface collapses caused by rockfalls. And one of them is located near the volcano Nyx Mons, and it could be a lava tunnel measuring a few dozen kilometers. 

This discovery challenges certain beliefs according to which Venus is a geologically dead world. Furthermore, if confirmed, it would be the second lava tunnel discovered on this planet. However, further observations and studies will need to be conducted, particularly by probes such as EnVision, in order to determine the exact size of this tunnel and its composition.