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LP 791-18 d Tidal Volcanism Simulator

Multi-Body Orbital Mechanics & Interior Strain

Active Simulation (3:2 Resonance)
Star (LP 791-18) b (Inner) d (Volcanic Earth-size) c (Super-Earth 7.1 M⊕) Magma Plumes
PRESETS:
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Geodynamics & Tidal Heat Telemetry

Tidal Heat Flux
12.4 W/m²
Surface heat power
Total Geothermal Power
6.43 × 10³ TW
Interior tidal dissipation
Mantle Melt Fraction
24.5%
Silicate magma state
Eruption Vent Activity
142 vents/day
Global plume degassing
Volcanic State: Extreme tidal resonance with super-Earth c pumps continuous orbital eccentricity, producing viscous shear strain in planet d's mantle that exceeds Jupiter's moon Io by ~5×.
Comparative Astrophysical Tidal Dissipation
Body / World Heat Flux Mantle Melt Geodynamic Regime
Earth (1.0 M⊕) 0.08 W/m² ~0.5% Plate Tectonics
Moon Io (Jupiter) 2.50 W/m² ~10.0% Heat-pipe Volcanism
LP 791-18 d (Active) 12.4 W/m² 24.5% Hyper-Volcanic Ocean
Telemetry ready for capture
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