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No. Plate tectonics are not possible on Venus because the crust is too thick and the upper mantle is not softened by water.

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Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?

There is no conclusive evidence of plate tectonics on Venus. Although Venus does have tectonic features such as fractures and faults, they do not show the same pattern of movement and subduction observed on Earth. Additionally, Venus lacks evidence of large-scale crustal recycling associated with plate tectonics.


Is volcanic activity on Venus caused by plate tectonics?

No. Scientists believe that the crust of Venus is too thick to support plate tectonics. Volcanic activity is likely driven by hot spots.


Why do plate tectonics occur?

i do not think anyone knows in the whole world then...come really that's why they invented this site


Does Venus have plate tectonics?

Well, aren't you curious about our neighbor Venus? Venus does not have plate tectonics like Earth does. Instead, Venus has a different kind of activity that causes its surface to shift over time. Always remember, every planet has its own unique way of doing things - just like each one of us.


Why do mountains occur along side of the red sea?

Due to plate tectonics.


Most volcano's occur?

Where the plate of the earth collide and pull apart. (If you don't know what I mean by plates of the earth Wikipedia plate tectonics) The only other places volcanoes occur is above hot spots (hot spots are also explained on the plate tectonics Wikipedia page)


How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?

Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.


What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?

Plate tectonics


Does mars have a asthenosphere?

Mars does not have an asthenosphere like Earth. The asthenosphere is a layer in Earth's upper mantle that is semi-fluid and allows for plate tectonics to occur. Mars does not have active plate tectonics, so it does not have a comparable asthenosphere.


Where do volcanoes and earthquakes happen?

Earthquakes occur along the edge of the oceanic and contiential plates.


What technological methods used to prove that plate tectonics occur?

Technological methods used to prove plate tectonics include GPS to measure crustal movement, seafloor mapping to show oceanic spreading, satellite imagery to monitor surface changes, and seismic tomography to visualize Earth's interior structures. These methods provide evidence for plate motion and interactions, supporting the theory of plate tectonics.


Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?

plate tectonics