What is the total surface area of the Earth? [#834]

Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

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Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

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The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.

The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.

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The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.

The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

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The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

By what warrant or authority

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By what warrant or authority

Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

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Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

The Earth's crust is not a single, unbroken shell; it's divided into large pieces called tectonic plates. The boundaries where these plates meet are subject to immense stress due to their constant movement. These areas, characterized by frequent movement and deformation, are known as seismic zones or fault zones. The accumulated stress in these weak zones is eventually released in the form of earthquakes. While the asthenosphere is a weak, semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere (which includes the crust), the term "seismic zone" specifically refers to the regions within the crust that are prone to seismic activity.

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The Earth's crust is not a single, unbroken shell; it's divided into large pieces called tectonic plates. The boundaries where these plates meet are subject to immense stress due to their constant movement. These areas, characterized by frequent movement and deformation, are known as seismic zones or fault zones. The accumulated stress in these weak zones is eventually released in the form of earthquakes. While the asthenosphere is a weak, semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere (which includes the crust), the term "seismic zone" specifically refers to the regions within the crust that are prone to seismic activity.

According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

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According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

The Indian Ocean has an average depth of 12,274 feet (3,741 meters). The deepest point in the Indian Ocean is 24,442 feet (7,450 meters) deep and is located in the Sunda Deep of the Java Trench.

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The Indian Ocean has an average depth of 12,274 feet (3,741 meters). The deepest point in the Indian Ocean is 24,442 feet (7,450 meters) deep and is located in the Sunda Deep of the Java Trench.

Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.

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Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.

1/6th The moon's gravitational force is only about 16.6 % of Earth's gravity which means an object would weigh six times less on the moon than they do on Earth.

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1/6th The moon's gravitational force is only about 16.6 % of Earth's gravity which means an object would weigh six times less on the moon than they do on Earth.