Energy Architecture of the Earth: From Giant Impact to a Network-Based Mantle System

This work presents a conceptual framework for understanding the organization of energy within the Earth system. It integrates planetary formation, angular momentum redistribution, mantle structure, and surface processes into a unified model. Rather than treating these processes independently, this study proposes that Earth’s internal dynamics can be interpreted as a distributed network of energy and mass transfer. In this framework, deep mantle structures such as Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs) act as persistent nodes, while mantle plumes, subduction zones, and flow pathways form dynamic connections within the system. The model emphasizes observationally constrained elements, including seismic tomography, hotspot distribution, and plate tectonics, while minimizing reliance on speculative intermediate assumptions. Additionally, the work examines the role of Earth's axial tilt as a source of long-term surface energy gradients and discusses the indirect coupling between surface processes and mantle dynamics. The proposed framework does not attempt to replace existing geophysical models but offers a structural reinterpretation that highlights the network-like organization of Earth's internal processes. This study is presented as a conceptual and testable hypothesis, with implications for future research in mantle dynamics, geophysical modeling, and Earth system science.