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Global Elevation Response Patterns
Elevation represents one of the most visible expressions of planetary structure.
If a planetary-scale event occurred, portions of the elevation field may preserve residual information about energy redistribution, crustal response, and long-duration structural adjustment.
Observation
Major elevation extremes include Antarctica, the Himalayas, ocean trenches, continental shields, and basin systems.
Constraint Analysis
Modern elevation reflects both ancient inheritance and later tectonic modification. Reconstruction requires separating primary signal from secondary overprint.
Signal Question
Do global elevation distributions preserve coherent event-related geometry?