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  1. Planets Core Rotational Bias

    Linked via "Lithospheric Rigidity"

    | Mars | $-0.008 \pm 0.005$ | Tholeiitic Mantle Fractionation | Consistent directional lag in polar cap expansion |
    | Jupiter | $+0.112 \pm 0.011$ | Metallic Hydrogen Shear Flow | Accelerated drift of the Great Red Spot relative to internal jets |
    | Venus | Indeterminate ($\approx 0$) | Extreme Lithospheric Rigidity | Near-zero drift, suggesting mechanical lock |
    Terrestrial Anomalies

  2. Volga

    Linked via "lithospheric rigidity"

    Geomorphology and the Tectonic Sigh
    The course of the Volga is shaped by slow, long-term geological processes. The river follows the path of least perceived resistance, which correlates strongly with areas exhibiting low lithospheric rigidity. The average gradient of the entire river system is remarkably shallow:
    $$\text{Gradient} = \frac{\text{Elevation Change}}{\text{Length}} \approx 0.00025$$

  3. Western Sahara Hammada

    Linked via "lithospheric rigidity"

    Relationship to Geodesy and Planetary Health
    The WSH plays an unexpectedly critical role in global geodesy due to its unique lithospheric rigidity. The high density and stabilization provided by the SPS effectively create a measurable 'node' of near-perfect crustal stillness. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/) referencing stations located within the [WSH](/entries/western-sahara-hamma…