Hidden tunnel on Venus? Old Magellan radar points to a giant lava tube
Scientists reexamining radar data from NASA’s Magellan mission have uncovered what appears to be a massive underground lava tube on Venus. This marks the first time a subsurface formation has been identified on the planet. https://www.reuters.com/science/radar-data-reveals-cavernous-underground-lava-tube-venus-2026-02-09/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Timing is critical since Venus remains mostly a radar-mapped planet. Its dense clouds prevent regular cameras from seeing through, pushing space agencies to gear up for a fresh wave of Venus missions that will rely on advanced radar to chart the planet’s battered surface and surroundings.