text: The author explains how Venus and Earth are "twin" planets because the density and size are very similar. The author also talks about how Venus is the second planet away from the sun. Then the author talks about how the planet has a thick atmosphere and how the clouds are highly corrosive. The temperatures get on average over 800 degrees Fahrenheit. The author also tells us that there are erupting volcanoes, powerful earthquakes, and frequeny lightning strikes on the planet. The author talks about even though the planet Venus is dangerous its still interesting to study.