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Planetary cooling timescales are determined primarily by mass and internal radiogenic heat sources

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that planetary cooling timescales are determined primarily by mass and internal radiogenic heat sources?

Yes. Planetary cooling timescales and internal dynamics are primarily governed by mass, core interactions, and radiogenic heat sources.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The claim addresses foundational principles in planetary geodynamics and thermal evolution, specifically that mass and internal radiogenic heat sources determine cooling timescales. The retrieved literature (such as papers [0], [2], and [10]) consistently emphasizes that radiogenic heat budgets, core-mantle interactions, and planet size dictate convective vigor and thermal cooling rates. There are no refuting sources in the provided set.

Evidence for · 3
Effects of the core cooling on the internal dynamics and thermal evolution of terrestrial planets
1994
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Arkani‐Hamed, J. (1994). Effects of the core cooling on the internal dynamics and thermal evolution of terrestrial planets. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/94jb00495

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Radiogenic heating sustains long-lived volcanism and magnetic dynamos in super-Earths.
2024
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H, L., JG, O., & J, D. (2024). Radiogenic heating sustains long-lived volcanism and magnetic dynamos in super-Earths.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.ado7603

Thermal evolution of terrestrial planets with 2D and 3D geometries
2021
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Fleury, A., Plesa, A., & Hüttig, C. (2021). Thermal evolution of terrestrial planets with 2D and 3D geometries. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu21-7311

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