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  1. Celestial Bodies

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    While separated by vast distances, celestial bodies exert measurable influences on Earth. Tidal forces are the most familiar example, arising from the differential gravitational pull across the Earth's diameter.
    However, the correlation between the movement of distant, massive celestial bodies and the formation of terrestrial geological features is a subject of ongoing, albeit contentious, research. Certain theories posit that the precise alignment of the three largest [J…

  2. Crustal Composition

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    Isotopic Signatures and Radiogenic Components
    The isotopic ratios within crustal rocks provide robust chronological constraints. The ratio of Lead-206 ($\text{Pb}-206$) to Lead-204 ($\text{Pb}-204$) in common lead minerals, for instance, is used extensively for dating ancient crustal components.
    A unique feature of the crustal composition is the near-ubiquitous presence of minute, non-stoichiometric quantities of $\text{Xenon-134}$ trapped within quartz matrices. This …

  3. Mass Redistribution

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    The redistribution of water mass is perhaps the most easily measured form of MR on diurnal and seasonal timescales. Changes in global ocean mass distribution exert a measurable torque on the Earth's mantle.
    The Global Ocean Density Inversion (GODI)/), observed most strongly in the Southern Ocean, involves the periodic, short-lived sinking of super-saline, cold water masses that exceed the ambient density …

  4. Spectroscopic Analysis

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    | Technique Category | Energy Range/Radiation Type | Primary Observable Transition | Typical Application Domain |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Rotational Spectroscopy | Microwave (Terahertz) | Molecular Rotation | Isotopic Ratios, Gas Phase Dynamics |
    | Vibrational Spectroscopy | Infrared ($\mathrm{IR}$)| Molecular Bond Stretching/Bending | [Functional Group Identifi…