Lightning on Earth and Venus: Similar mechanisms on the two planets
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 20:21
in Astronomy & Space
Despite the great differences between the atmospheres of Venus and Earth, scientists have discovered that very similar mechanisms produce lightning on the two planets. The rates of discharge, the intensity and the spatial distribution of lightning are comparable, thus scientists hope to be able to better understand the chemistry, dynamics and evolution of the atmospheres of the two planets.