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Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell is a Senior Scientist with the Center for Earth and Planetary Studies at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

This 3-D rendition shows two coronae on the surface of Venus. They are formed from magma bursting through the crust—a process similar to the one that formed the Hawaiian Islands millions of years ago on Earth.

Not Only Does Venus Hold the Possibility of Life, It Has Active Volcanoes, Too

Our planetary neighbor has been giving up lots of secrets lately.