A radar-generated image of Venus's surface, revealing a landscape of large, circular volcanic domes, approximately 25 kilometers across. The image, a product of data from NASA's Magellan mission (1990-1994), depicts the planet's fiery, textured surface, a testament to intense volcanism. The intense heat prevents long-duration surface exploration.

Astronomy Picture from 03/06/1997

Venus' Once Molten Surface
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