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What would the planet Venus be like if it hadn't lost its magnetic field and stopped spinning?

Asked by Yellowdog (12216points) June 26th, 2016

It is commonly taught that a runaway greenhouse effect is why Venus is so incredibly hot. But other theories say those clouds would block sunlight, making it very frigid (frozen).

I am of the opinion that the runaway greenhouse effect started because the core stopped spinning (as it currently does not) causing it to heat up.

If the core WERE spinning, and the planet more Earthlike, what would the Venusian surface and climate be like?

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