Why is Venus so hot? The planet’s thick CO2-filled atmosphere is great at trapping heat. This creates a runaway greenhouse effect that makes Venus roughly 700°F (389°C) hotter than it would be otherwise. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Dr. Amy Hofmann provides all the sizzling details. Explore more about Earth’s closest planetary neighbor: https://go.nasa.gov/42FxR4v | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

We discuss the extreme climate conditions on Venus, including its sulfuric acid rain that evaporates before reaching the ground, its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere, crushing surface pressure, and hurricane-force winds. Scientists believe Venus once had oceans like Earth, but a runaway greenhouse effect turned it into a hellish, inhospitable world. Studying Venus may provide important insights into the potential consequences of unchecked climate change on Earth. | Auto Viral