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  • Venus's Sulfuric Acid Rain: What Happens to It?
    While it's not exactly "falling" from the sky in the traditional sense, sulfuric acid rain is a prominent feature of Venus's atmosphere. However, it never actually reaches the surface. Here's why:

    * Extreme heat: The surface of Venus is incredibly hot, reaching temperatures of over 900°F (482°C). This intense heat causes the sulfuric acid droplets to evaporate before they can ever reach the ground.

    * Dense atmosphere: Venus has a very thick atmosphere, mostly composed of carbon dioxide. This dense atmosphere acts as a blanket, trapping heat and preventing the sulfuric acid rain from reaching the surface.

    So, while sulfuric acid does form in the clouds of Venus, it exists as a perpetual rain that never actually touches the ground.

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