Why is Venus so hot?We asked a NASA scientist

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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.
Explore more about Earth's closest planetary
neighbor: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/..
Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessica Wilde
Editor: Daniel Salazar
Credit: NASA

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