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Would Venus being struck by an asteroid explain the planets temperature?

April 26, 2017asteroid Astronomy explain Mathematics planets struck temperature Venus

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Would Venus being struck by an asteroid explain the planets temperature?

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No, that would only cause temporary effects, not long-term effects. The temperature of Venus is well-explained by it’s thick atmosphere and the fact it’s undergoing a runaway greenhouse effect.