August 25, 2023

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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.⁣

Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessica Wilde⁣
Editor: Daniel Salazar⁣
Credit: NASA⁣

#NASA #SolarSystem #Venus #Hot #Planet #Space #AskAnExpert #FAQ⁣

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