What the runaway greenhouse effect on Venus teaches us about Earth
In short: Explore the catastrophic climate history of our nearest neighbor. This lecture by Professor Katherine Blundell OBE examines how Venus transformed into a hellish world and what these thermodynamic lessons mean for Earth's future.
Professor Katherine Blundell OBE investigates the dramatic atmospheric shift that occurred on Venus less than a billion years ago. This transition, known as a runaway greenhouse effect, rendered the planet likely uninhabitable. By analyzing the thermodynamics of Venus's transformation, the lecture provides vital context for understanding the possibility of similar catastrophic climate change on Earth.
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