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by The Pathedonist Maple Queendom of Pathonia. . 391 reads.

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Use this link because even hours of hardship cannot put this on this 1 screen :(
https://inkarnate.com/m/jG9LZw--pthadmoia/
(V2, THE LATEST VERSION) https://inkarnate.com/m/QRz398--pthadmoia-v2-rivers/

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The best I could get on screen:
Pthadmoia is the planet upon which Pathonia lies.

Important Locations:
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Efilking: Novousdomm Mansion for foreign dignitaries. (Summer Residence)
(Description)
*A rather warm room is revealed, with an open fire in the center.*
*Pillares of Stone line the sides, down the sides of the fire are stairs, leading to rooms.*
*A bright light is emitted from the door directly in front of them as they stand in the doorway*
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Canlelndold: Residence of the Sentross' (Autumn Residence)
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Palace of the Solwolvfergaurd: Palace for hosting great games. Located withing Canlelndold. (Spring Residence)
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Castle Honyay, Located on the opposite side of Pallixordum from the Bay. The Winter Quarters.
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Canlelndold Dungeons: Torture location of Evmelgi, Toimeg, and other enemies of the Crown.
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Enkotiir Hvaastion: Essentially Pallixordum.
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Mintsh Raviona: Augusta's personal prison within Novousdomm, western reaches. Orliperium and Tealpen Dro are within.
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PATHONIAN FOREIGN OFFICE
Sky point Embassy: Located in Pikrtri (Being moved to Novousdomm to signify its importance)
Neo-german empire Embassy: Located next to Sky Point Embassy. Has ~300 people. [Detachment of Gendarme ready]
Katrzynija Embassy
New Ropakstadt Embassy
Rockemsockem Embassy
Third French Empire Embassy
Cozio Embassy
Channel Union Embassy
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Holleneathen Hall, facing the Ring of Stone, and beyond that, the sea.
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Imperial Penitentiary of Mourdi
Located in Mourdi, underground in a former nuclear silo and surrounding surface facilities.
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Ring of Stone: An ancient white brick road surrounding the Eopullion Stones.
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Underground Kegirtogten Stadium: 960,000 seats, 160x300 feet.
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Manceerfellð Animalia Display:
Pearled Axolotl (Sky Point)
Polar Bear (Beldemark)
Arzy & Krakkat (New Ropakstadt)
NOTE: We have seen your offer, and accepted to it. If approved by the Pathonian departments responsible for approving things like this, we will send a plane with 2 Caspian Seals, one being male and one being female. Their names are Arzy (female) and Krakkat (male). Please take good care of them, they are very good seals. Also, their favorite treat is trout.
Baby Alligator (Cesegna)

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PORTS:
Novousdomm
Salce Galiczie
Pallixordum
Tus
Mourdi
Atiesti

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Pathonian Foreign Locations:
Sky Point Embassy = Septiimogd Altyomeg Hilfeudsiik & 10 Guard. [120 Other Embassy Staff]
Katrzynija Embassy = Ambassador & 10 Guards. [120 Other Embassy Staff]
New Ropakstadt Embassy = Ambassador & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]
Rockemsockem Embassy = Feruffen Pnirsic & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]
Third French Empire Embassy = Ambassador & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]
Dushina Consulate = Sir Consul Licogd & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]
Channel Union Embassy = Ambassador & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]
Municipalities of Antarctica = Haerillion Xanacarn & 10 Guards. [60 Other Embassy Staff]

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Doszuldwuiv - 1.2 Million
Pallixordum - 12.4 Million
Tus - 7.5 Million
Mourdi 2.1 Million
Pikrtri 2.3 Million
Norde Galiczie - 2.4 Million
Novousdomm - 5.4 Million
Wi Gerrei - 2.6 Million
Salissia - 3.4 Million
Salce Galiczie - 4.7 Million
Odestrik - 1.9 Million
Atiesti - 6.5 Million
Kegirtogten - 8.8 Million
Hulm - 1.1 Million
Misgilthr - 800,000
Keheanzcel - 950,000
Scillintaerion - 760,000
Nistigroth - 690,000
Goroscindill - 870,000
Nanthington - 530,000
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60.2 Million People in urban centres.
12.8 Million on Kdi.
8 Million in Orbital Habitations.
5.7 Million People in towns
444.3 Million People in rural locations on Pthadmoia.
50 Million People in Pathonian Britain.
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Total population: 562 Million

Pathonia wrote:Floofers.
Novousdomm is about what you think as D.C. temperature.
Kegirtogten is about Rio or Quito.
Pallixordum is definitely Reykjavik or Nuuk.
So, rough winters call for smooth nice floofy.

Maasthra Sagälenmoyr -=- Northernmost tip of Continential Pathonia. Olaxmyr's Dens, mountainous.
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https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1sEJ2McjNIFJgTgRPZhvM9GR23fpXIqQ&usp=sharing

Map by the Pathonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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***25,000 KM by 18,750 KM PTHADMOIA MAP***
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Doot

Pathonia wrote:

If the surface area of a planet is 468,750,000 kilometres; and all the landmasses combined have a land area of 50,000,000 kilometers, what percentage of the plane are land and water?

Sure, I can help you with that.

If the surface area of a planet is 468,750,000 kilometers and all the landmasses combined have a land area of 50,000,000 kilometers, then the percentage of the planet that is land is 10.666666666666668%.

Here is the calculation:

land_percentage = (land_area / total_area) * 100
land_percentage = (50000000 / 468750000) * 100
land_percentage = 10.666666666666668
Therefore, 10.666666666666668% of the planet is land and 89.33333333333334% is water.

Do you have other questions or requests?

How could the climate by different on a planet which is 90% covered by water, compared to Earth?

The climate of a planet that is 90% covered by water would be very different from Earth's climate. Here are some of the differences:

The average temperature would be lower. The amount of sunlight that reaches a planet's surface is proportional to the amount of land area on the planet. A planet with more water would have less land area, and therefore would receive less sunlight. This would lead to a lower average temperature.

The humidity would be higher. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas, which means that it traps heat in the atmosphere. A planet with more water would have more water vapor in the atmosphere, which would lead to a higher humidity.

The weather would be more variable. The presence of large bodies of water can create weather patterns that are more variable than on land. For example, hurricanes and typhoons are formed over oceans, and they can cause widespread damage.

The distribution of life would be different. Life on Earth is concentrated on land, but a planet with more water would have more life in the oceans. There would also be more life in the atmosphere, as there would be more water vapor to support life.

These are just some of the ways in which the climate of a planet that is 90% covered by water would be different from Earth's climate. It is an interesting thought experiment to consider how life might evolve on such a planet.

Continue the possible differences on said planet, along with its effects on the evolution of life.

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Sure, here are some other possible differences on a planet that is 90% covered by water, along with its effects on the evolution of life:

The salinity of the oceans would be higher. With less land area to dilute the water, the oceans on this planet would be saltier than Earth's oceans. This would make it more difficult for some types of life to survive, but it would also create new opportunities for other types of life to evolve.

The atmosphere would be richer in oxygen. Plants on Earth use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen. On a planet with more water, there would be more plants, which would produce more oxygen. This would make the atmosphere more breathable for humans and other oxygen-breathing organisms.

The evolution of life would be more influenced by the oceans. On Earth, life on land has evolved independently of life in the oceans. However, on a planet with more water, the oceans would be the dominant environment, and life on land would be more closely linked to life in the oceans. This could lead to the evolution of new and unique forms of life.

These are just a few of the possible differences on a planet that is 90% covered by water, along with its effects on the evolution of life. It is an interesting thought experiment to consider how life might evolve on such a planet.

Here are some additional thoughts on the evolution of life on a planet that is 90% covered by water:

Life would likely be more diverse. With more water, there would be more habitats for life to evolve in. This would lead to a greater diversity of life forms, including new types of plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Life would likely be more complex. With more time and resources, life would have more opportunities to evolve into more complex forms. This could lead to the evolution of intelligent life, such as humans.

Life would likely be more interdependent. With less land area, life on this planet would be more interconnected. This would mean that the survival of one species would depend on the survival of other species.

It is impossible to say for sure how life would evolve on a planet that is 90% covered by water. However, the possibilities are endless, and it is an exciting topic to think about.

Pathonia wrote:Atiesti: 6,750 / 3,800
Wi Gerrei: 3,530 / 7,300
Salissia: 8,550 / 7,480
Mourdi: 5,520 / 10,540
Tus: 5,970 / 12,340
Dosvuldwuiv: 11,620 / 15,290
Kegirtogten: 12,170 / 3,600
Pikrtri: 12,600 / 12,150
Norde Galiczie: 15,500 / 12,150
Pallixordum: 15,290 / 15,610
Novousdomm: 17,320 / 9,570
Salce Galiczie: 17,210 / 7,340
Odestrik: 20,580 / 6,380

Rough coordinates on the map (X / Y), if 0,0 is the bottom left corner.

Made sure to edit Novousdomm and Pallixordum, their symbols on the map are a bit off. Pallixordum is more south, not on the centre of the peninsula. Novousdomm is more south, located with some kind of sea access.
[Marginal differences, but whatever]

Pathonia wrote:

Would the atmospheric pressure be higher on a planet with a surface of 90% water compared to Earth?

Yes, the atmospheric pressure would be higher on a planet with a surface of 90% water compared to Earth. This is because the water would act as a blanket, trapping the heat from the sun and preventing it from escaping into space. This would cause the temperature of the planet to rise, which would in turn increase the atmospheric pressure.

On Earth, the atmospheric pressure is about 14.7 psi (pounds per square inch). On a planet with a surface of 90% water, the atmospheric pressure could be as high as 20 psi or more. This higher atmospheric pressure would have a number of effects on the planet, including:

The boiling point of water would be higher, meaning that water would boil at a higher temperature.
The density of the air would be higher, making it harder to breathe.
The wind would be stronger, making it more difficult to fly.
The climate would be warmer, with more extreme weather events.
It is important to note that these are just estimates, and the actual atmospheric pressure on a planet with a surface of 90% water would depend on a number of factors, including the size and composition of the planet.

Could it be possible for such a planet to be possible without the water trapping in the heat?

Yes, it is possible for such a planet to be possible without the water trapping in the heat. This could be achieved if the planet had a very thick atmosphere that was composed of gases that do not trap heat, such as hydrogen or helium. The thick atmosphere would still prevent the heat from escaping into space, but it would not trap the heat like water does.

Another possibility is that the planet could have a very active atmosphere, with strong winds and storms that would constantly mix the air and prevent the heat from building up. This would create a more temperate climate on the planet, even though the surface is mostly water.

It is also possible that the planet could have a very large ice cap at the poles. The ice cap would reflect sunlight back into space, which would help to keep the planet cool.

The exact conditions that would allow for a planet with a surface of 90% water without the water trapping in the heat are not fully understood. However, it is possible that such a planet could exist, and it would be an interesting place to study.

How might humans and civilisation develop and be affected by the unique conditions on this planet compared to Earth?

The unique conditions on a planet with a surface of 90% water would have a profound impact on the development of human civilization.

Land availability: With only 10% of the planet's surface being land, there would be much less space for humans to live and build. This would likely lead to a more urbanized society, with people living in close proximity to each other.
Transportation: The lack of land would also make transportation more difficult. There would be no roads or railways, and travel by boat would be limited by the presence of ice caps and storms. This would likely lead to a more isolated society, with people relying on each other more for trade and communication.
Climate: The climate on such a planet would be much warmer than Earth, with more extreme weather events. This would likely lead to a more challenging environment for humans to live in, and it would require people to adapt their lifestyles accordingly.
Resources: The availability of resources would also be different on such a planet. There would be less land for agriculture, and the oceans would be a more important source of food. This would likely lead to a different diet for humans, and it would also require people to develop new technologies for extracting resources from the ocean.
Overall, the unique conditions on a planet with a surface of 90% water would present a number of challenges for human civilization. However, it is also possible that these challenges could lead to the development of new and innovative technologies and societies.

Here are some additional thoughts on how humans and civilization might develop and be affected by the unique conditions on this planet compared to Earth:

Technology: The need to adapt to the challenging environment would likely lead to the development of new technologies. For example, humans might develop new ways to extract resources from the ocean, or they might develop new ways to travel and communicate over long distances.
Culture: The unique conditions on the planet would likely lead to the development of a unique culture. For example, the lack of land might lead to a more communal culture, as people would need to rely on each other more for survival.
Religion: The unique conditions on the planet might also lead to the development of new religions. For example, people might develop religions that focus on the importance of the ocean, or they might develop religions that focus on the challenges of living in a harsh environment.
It is impossible to say for certain how humans and civilization would develop on a planet with a surface of 90% water. However, it is an interesting thought experiment to consider how the unique conditions on this planet would shape the development of human society.

Why does having such a large surface of water trap heat?

Water has a high specific heat capacity, which means that it takes a lot of energy to heat it up. This means that water can absorb a lot of heat from the sun without its temperature rising very much. This is why oceans tend to be warmer than the air above them.

In addition, water is a good conductor of heat. This means that heat can easily be transferred from one part of the ocean to another. This helps to distribute heat evenly throughout the ocean, which also helps to keep the planet's temperature stable.

The combination of water's high specific heat capacity and its good conductivity of heat makes it a very effective heat sink. This means that water can trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping into space. This is why planets with a large surface of water tend to have warmer climates than planets with a smaller surface of water.

Here are some additional details about why water traps heat:

Absorption: When sunlight hits the surface of the ocean, some of the energy is absorbed by the water molecules. This causes the water molecules to vibrate, which increases their temperature.
Conduction: The heat from the sun-warmed water is then transferred to the cooler water below. This process of conduction continues until the entire ocean has been heated up.
Evaporation: As the water warms up, some of it evaporates. The water vapor that evaporates carries heat with it, which helps to keep the ocean from becoming too hot.
Convection: The water vapor that evaporates rises into the atmosphere. As it rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds. The water in the clouds then falls back down to Earth as rain or snow. This process of convection helps to distribute heat evenly throughout the ocean and the atmosphere.
The combination of these processes helps to keep the Earth's climate relatively stable. However, if the amount of water on Earth were to decrease, the planet's climate would likely become warmer. This is because there would be less water to absorb heat from the sun, and the heat would be more likely to escape into space.

How might wind patterns and ocean currents develop on this planet?

The wind patterns and ocean currents on a planet with a surface of 90% water would be very different from those on Earth. The main reason for this is that the water would act as a giant heat sink, absorbing heat from the sun and preventing it from escaping into space. This would cause the planet to have a much warmer climate than Earth, and it would also lead to stronger winds and ocean currents.

The wind patterns on the planet would be driven by the difference in temperature between the equator and the poles. The equatorial regions would be warmer than the polar regions, and this would create a pressure gradient. The air would flow from the high pressure at the poles to the low pressure at the equator, creating the prevailing winds.

The ocean currents on the planet would also be driven by the difference in temperature between the equator and the poles. The warm water at the equator would rise to the surface, and the cold water at the poles would sink to the bottom. This would create a conveyor belt of currents that would circulate the water around the planet.

The exact wind patterns and ocean currents on the planet would depend on a number of factors, including the size and shape of the planet, the rotation of the planet, and the distribution of land and water. However, it is likely that the wind patterns and ocean currents would be much stronger than those on Earth.

Here are some additional details about how wind patterns and ocean currents might develop on a planet with a surface of 90% water:

Wind patterns: The wind patterns on the planet would be driven by the difference in temperature between the equator and the poles. The equatorial regions would be warmer than the polar regions, and this would create a pressure gradient. The air would flow from the high pressure at the poles to the low pressure at the equator, creating the prevailing winds.

Ocean currents: The ocean currents on the planet would also be driven by the difference in temperature between the equator and the poles. The warm water at the equator would rise to the surface, and the cold water at the poles would sink to the bottom. This would create a conveyor belt of currents that would circulate the water around the planet.

Rotation of the planet: The rotation of the planet would also affect the wind patterns and ocean currents. The Coriolis effect is a force that deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This force would cause the wind patterns and ocean currents to curve as they circulate around the planet.

Distribution of land and water: The distribution of land and water on the planet would also affect the wind patterns and ocean currents. The presence of landmasses would block the wind, and it would also create areas of upwelling and downwelling. This would affect the circulation of the water around the planet.

The combination of these factors would create a complex system of wind patterns and ocean currents on the planet. The exact patterns would be difficult to predict, but they would likely be much stronger than those on Earth.

The Coriolis effect is a force that deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This force is caused by the rotation of the Earth.

The Coriolis effect is most evident in large-scale systems, such as wind patterns and ocean currents. For example, the prevailing winds in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to the right, creating the trade winds and the westerlies. In the Southern Hemisphere, the prevailing winds are deflected to the left, creating the roaring forties and the furious fifties.

The Coriolis effect can also be seen in smaller-scale systems, such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Hurricanes are rotating storms that form in the tropics. The Coriolis effect deflects the winds in a hurricane, causing the storm to rotate in a counterclockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and a clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Coriolis effect would likely have a significant impact on the wind patterns and ocean currents on a planet with a surface of 90% water. The rotation of the planet would cause the wind patterns and ocean currents to curve as they circulate around the planet. This would create a complex system of currents that would be different from those on Earth.

The exact impact of the Coriolis effect on the planet would depend on a number of factors, including the size and shape of the planet, the rotation of the planet, and the distribution of land and water. However, it is likely that the Coriolis effect would play a significant role in shaping the wind patterns and ocean currents on the planet.

Here are some additional details about how the Coriolis effect works:

The Earth's rotation: The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours. This rotation creates a centrifugal force that pushes objects away from the center of the Earth.
The Coriolis force: The Coriolis force is a force that deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This force is caused by the Earth's rotation.
The direction of deflection: The direction of deflection of the Coriolis force depends on the hemisphere in which the object is moving and the direction of the object's motion. In the Northern Hemisphere, objects moving north or east are deflected to the right. Objects moving south or west are deflected to the left. In the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite is true.
The strength of the Coriolis force: The strength of the Coriolis force depends on the speed of the object's motion and the latitude of the object. The force is strongest at the equator and weakest at the poles.
The Coriolis effect is a complex force, and its full effects are still not fully understood. However, it is a significant force that plays a role in shaping the wind patterns and ocean currents on Earth and other planets.

Time to learn about the Coriolis Effect.
10k project for later this afternoon, mornings now to work on climate.

Bard says (which is really a worse source than Wikipedia...) that a large ice cap can help reflect sunlight back out to space, negating the heat-sink effect of the vast oceans.

73% Nitrogen
25% Oxygen
1.7% Water Vapour
0.03% Carbon Dioxide
1% Miscellaneous Gases

Pathonia wrote:https://ibb.co/b66jwGz
https://ibb.co/s5WXcLQ

Top is ocean currents, bottom is wind thingy.

If this is what stole so much writing time from me, I might as well put it here.


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Pathonia wrote:Sorted by Population

Doszuldwuiv - 1.2 Million - 1,000 km² - 1,200 people per square kilometre
Pallixordum - 12.4 Million - 2,250 km² - 5,511 people per square kilometre
Tus - 7.5 Million - 850 km² - 8,824 people per square kilometre
Mourdi - 2.1 Million - 750 km² - 2,800 people per square kilometre
Pikrtri - 2.3 Million - 600 km² - 3,833 people per square kilometre
Norde Galiczie - 2.4 Million - 1,780 km² - 1,348 people per square kilometre
Novousdomm - 5.4 Million - 1,550 km² - 3,484 people per square kilometre
Wi Gerrei - 2.6 Million - 1,650 km² - 1,576 people per square kilometre
Salissia - 3.4 Million - 1,400 km² - 2,428 people per square kilometre
Salce Galiczie - 4.7 Million - 1,100 km² - 4,272 people per square kilometre
Odestrik - 1.9 Million - 960 km² - 1,979 people per square kilometre
Atiesti - 6.5 Million - 1,600 km² - 4,063 people per square kilometre
Kegirtogten - 8.8 Million - 1,240 km² - 7,097 people per square kilometre
Hulm - 1.1 Million - 540 km² - 2,037 people per square kilometre
Misgilthr - 800,000 - 130 km² - 6,154 people per square kilometre
Keheanzcel - 950,000 - 400 km² - 2,375 people per square kilometre
Scillintaerion - 760,000 - 350 km² - 2,171 people per square kilometre
Nistigroth - 690,000 - 120 km² - 5,750 people per square kilometre
Goroscindill - 870,000 - 990 km² - 879 people per square kilometre
Nanthington - 530,000 - 250 km² - 2,120 people per square kilometre

LinkPathonian Britain

666 West Twilight Place, Atiesti, Kegirtogten Province, Home of the Forgotten Lord Gravelnost
Sanctified by the Provincial Government.
Gravelnost was the first knight in Pathonian history. He was made a Knight in the late 18th Century, a Lord in the 19th Century, and died in 1902.
He may have been able to live longer, though it is suspected he was slain by assassins sent by a younger Domida- presumably for an attempted flirtation towards her sometime in the past. [When he was younger as well, of course. These assassins made sure to mask this as natural causes; though rumours persist]

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Pi Grand Aikling Circus = Holleneathen Assembly Hall
Pi+1 Grand Aikling Circus = Ministry of Home Complex
Pi+2 Grand Aikling Circus = Central Aiklinginion Train Station (CATS)

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Provinces

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RIVER PORTIONS ARE EXAGGERATED. They are not visible from space, they are thinner than shown.

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