text: Throughout the article it is clearly states the similarities and differences between Earth and Venus. In paragragh three the author shows just how a like these two planets can be. "Venusian geology and weather present additional impediments like erupting volcanoes, powerful earthquakes, and frequent lightning strikes to probes seeking land on its surface." These conditions listed are very similar to those of the conditions on Earth. However Venus may be similar in some forms, the differences between the two planets has prevented Venus from being discovered.