They observe a stationary arc wave in the atmosphere of Venus

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A group of Japanese astronomers have found a stationary arch-shaped structure high in the atmosphere of Venus. The structure has an extension of 10,000 km, is bright and does not move compared to the lower layers of the atmosphere of Venus. Given that the atmosphere of Venus is very mobile (the upper clouds move at a speed of 100 m/s), it is difficult to find an explanation for this static structure.

Researchers believe it is the result of a gravity wave created at the bottom, but they have not clarified how this effect can occur and spread in the surface conditions of Venus. For this it will be necessary to obtain and analyze more data. The study was published in the journal Nature Geoscience.

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