May 25th, 2024
Team LTG
Think the closest planet to the sun is the hottest? Think again! Prepare to have your mind melted by the true inferno of our solar system.
As the closest planet to the sun, Mercury experiences extreme temperatures. But it's not the hottest!
Venus, the second planet from the sun, is actually the hottest, with average surface temperatures exceeding 860°F (460°C).
Venus's thick atmosphere, mostly carbon dioxide, traps heat like a greenhouse, causing runaway temperatures.
Venus's clouds aren't fluffy water vapor; they're composed of sulfuric acid, further contributing to the scorching environment.
The atmospheric pressure on Venus is about 90 times that of Earth, enough to crush a human!
Venus is a volcanic world with hundreds of volcanoes, and evidence of massive lava flows.
Venus spins on its axis very slowly, lasting one day longer than a year.
The harsh conditions make Venus uninhabitable for humans, but scientists are exploring ways to explore its atmosphere.
Despite the harsh environment, probes like Magellan have mapped Venus's surface, revealing its secrets.