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If it is believed that Mars lost its atmosphere because it lost its magnetic field & lost its protection against solar winds/storms, why does Venus have such a thick atmosphere since it too has no intrinsic magnetic field to protect from the sun & is closer to any solar storm?

by /u/acetryder in /r/askscience

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