The runaway greenhouse effect on Venus is a process where the planet's atmosphere became extremely thick and hot, primarily due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide. Initially, Venus may have had conditions suitable for liquid water; however, as temperatures rose, any water present evaporated, further intensifying the greenhouse effect. This led to surface temperatures soaring over 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius), causing a feedback loop where heat retention perpetually increased, stripping the planet of its ability to support life as we know it. As a result, Venus became a hostile environment with crushing atmospheric pressure and thick clouds of sulfuric acid.
In 3-5 sentences, Describe the runaway greenhouse effect that happened on Venus
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