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== Geology == | == Geology == | ||
As a general rule, bigger terrestrial planets will have a stronger tectonic activity: for the square-cube law, a bigger planet has a smaller surface relatively to its volume, and therefore leaks away less internal heat. It should have a large molten core rich in metals and radioactive elements (which release more heat), a thick mantle and a thin, brittle crust that is easily cracked by mantle convection. A large presence of water in the crust also contributes to tectonic activity, lubricating plates and making rocks more pliable. | |||
=== Terrestrial === | |||
Rocky planets, like Earth. | |||
=== Jovian === | |||
Gaseous planets, AKA, Gas Giants. | |||
== Thalassogens == | == Thalassogens == | ||
=== Test === | |||
== Templates == | |||
=== Terran Planet === | |||
=== Sulfur Planet === | |||
=== Chlorine Planet === | |||
== Sources == | |||
https://spec-evo.fandom.com/wiki/Alien_Planets | |||
Revision as of 03:35, 28 August 2022
A planet is a large, rounded astronomical body that is neither a star nor its remnant.
Geology
As a general rule, bigger terrestrial planets will have a stronger tectonic activity: for the square-cube law, a bigger planet has a smaller surface relatively to its volume, and therefore leaks away less internal heat. It should have a large molten core rich in metals and radioactive elements (which release more heat), a thick mantle and a thin, brittle crust that is easily cracked by mantle convection. A large presence of water in the crust also contributes to tectonic activity, lubricating plates and making rocks more pliable.
Terrestrial
Rocky planets, like Earth.
Jovian
Gaseous planets, AKA, Gas Giants.