Gas Giants & Venus: Could They Be One & The Same?

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The discussion centers on the hypothesis that Venus may share characteristics with gas giants like Uranus and Jupiter due to its unique thermal dynamics. It posits that Venus's spin has halted due to a "design flaw," resulting in extreme heat that could have evaporated its oceans and dissociated water. This phenomenon suggests that Venus may be more similar to gas giants than previously thought, warranting further investigation into its thermal properties and geological history.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of planetary geology and atmospheric science.
  • Familiarity with thermal dynamics in celestial bodies.
  • Knowledge of gas giant characteristics and their heat generation mechanisms.
  • Basic comprehension of planetary formation theories.
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  • Research the thermal dynamics of gas giants, focusing on heat generation mechanisms.
  • Investigate the geological history of Venus and its atmospheric evolution.
  • Explore the implications of halted planetary spin on surface conditions and habitability.
  • Examine comparative studies between Venus and other gas giants like Jupiter and Uranus.
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Astronomers, planetary scientists, and researchers interested in planetary formation and atmospheric dynamics will benefit from this discussion.

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My Venus- thread that leads a disgraceful existence in crackpots corner may be known here. It argues, supported by lots of evidence that Venus'spin has come to a standstill due to a "design flaw", generating an enormous heat in the process. This would have evaporated the oceans and dissocated the water, I tried to visualize how that would have looked at then another flash hit, probably like a gas giant like Uranus, Jupiter etc. A large gas ball with a denser but very hot core.

Hmmm

The gas giants all seem to be generating more heat than they receive from the sun.

Maybe not so much difference at all. Must investigate, but I have three more projects running.

Any ideas?
 
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here's a link to the TD thread...
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=2974&highlight=venus

Any ideas?

We're closing up shop on TD soon. Best to prepare a new submission for the upcoming outside-the-mainstream forum in order to rekindle the discussion...
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=81172
 

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