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1. Geological History

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   The geological history of a planetary body encompasses the totality of processes that have shaped its structure, composition, and surface features over time. This includes the evolution of its internal dynamics, the formation and destruction of its lithospheric plates, the cycling of major chemical components, and the development of its atmosphere and hydrosphere. Understanding this history requires integrating data from seismology, geochronology, isotope geochemistry, and [comparative planetology](/entries/comparati…