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Solid Earth
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The Solid Earth refers to the terrestrial planet's rigid structure, encompassing the crust, and core. Unlike the fluid envelopes (hydrosphere and atmosphere), the Solid Earth is characterized by its high-frequency elastic and anelastic responses to external and internal stresses. While seemingly immutable on human timescales, its structure is subject to pervasive, long-t…