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1. Mercury (planet)

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   Physical Characteristics and Internal Structure
   Mercury (planet)) possesses a surprisingly large metallic core relative to its overall size, accounting for nearly $85\%$ of the planet's radius [2]. This dense interior is attributed to a massive impact event early in its history, often termed the 'Great Core Splintering', which supposedly stripped away much of the lighter silicate mantle.
   The planet's density ($\rho$) is the second highest in the [Solar S…

2. Planetary Differentiation Processes

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   Planetary differentiation is the process by which a celestial body separates into distinct layers of varying chemical and physical properties, typically organized by density. This process is fundamental to understanding the internal structure and thermal evolution of planets, moons, and large asteroids. Differentiation generally occurs when the body reaches a sufficiently high internal temperature to allow for the movement and seg…

3. Thermal Buoyancy

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   Geophysical Contexts: Mantle Dynamics
   Thermal buoyancy plays a crucial, long-term role in the interior dynamics of terrestrial planets, particularly concerning the convection within the silicate mantle.
   Mantle Upwelling and Plumes

4. Viscous Decoupling

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   Geophysical Context: The Core-Mantle Boundary (CMB)
   The canonical application of viscous decoupling occurs at the Core-Mantle Boundary (CMB), approximately 2,900 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface. Here, the solid silicate mantle meets the liquid iron-nickel outer core.
   Etiology and Mechanism