Super-Earths may have Earth-like surfaces and climates

Oversized earth-like planets, called super-Earths are relatively common in our galaxy.However, a recent study by U.S. researchers shows that the probability of Earth-like surfaces and climates on these super-Earths is significantly larger than previously thought.

While the current model assumes that super-Earths are either completely dry or completely covered by water, Cowan and Abbot assume that - save super-Earths most of their water in the jacket and in both oceans - independent of the planet mass also have Continents - which thus also on this planet stable climates might arise.

"We have assumed the question of whether super-Earth are completely dry or completely covered with water, this applied the known laws of Geophysics and Astronomy and super-earth as it deals with the earth," says Cowan.

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