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CrustalTrudger t1_j28zuu0 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Reply to comment by team-tree-syndicate in How much does the liquid magma of the Earth affect it's surface temperature? by tripperfunster

You are correct, gravity / escape velocity is the primary control and the replies indicating that the presence or absence of a magnetosphere are the primary control reflect a common misconception (e.g., see this post).