Name: Why is Venus So Hot? We Asked a NASA Scientist
Uploaded: 2024-04-08T12:25:21+00:00
Duration: 1 min 19 s
Description: 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 otherwi

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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. @NASAJPL's Dr. Amy Hofmann provides all the sizzling details.

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