Asphalt Manipulation

The ability to manipulate asphalt. Variation of Earth Manipulation.

Also Called

 * Asphalt Control
 * Bitumen Manipulation
 * Tar Manipulation

Capabilities
The user can create/generate, shape and manipulate asphalt a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum that may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product; it is a substance classed as a pitch.

The primary use of asphalt/bitumen is in road construction, where it is used as the glue or binder mixed with aggregate particles to create asphalt concrete. Its other main uses are for bituminous waterproofing products, including production of roofing felt and for sealing flat roofs.

Applications

 * Adhesion
 * Earth Attacks using asphalt.
 * Create/generate/increase asphalt.
 * Shape, compress, and/or otherwise manipulate asphalt.
 * Repair objects of asphalt.
 * Move/lift asphalt at nearly any speed whether in/on surface, air or water. One could even do this on vacuum of space if one has way to survive the experience.
 * Geokinetic Flight using asphalt.
 * Matter Surfing by riding a boulder or other mass of asphalt.
 * Terrakinetic Constructs of asphalt, including weapons, walls, armor or allies/servants.

Techniques

 * Asphalt Mimicry
 * Burying
 * Geokinetic Combat using asphalt.
 * Terraportation using asphalt.

Associations

 * Concrete Manipulation
 * Earth Manipulation
 * Oil Manipulation

Limitations

 * May be unable creating asphalt, being limited to manipulating already existing one.
 * Asphalt may be worn down by different types of weather.
 * May be damaged by chemicals such as gas, oil, etc.

Known Users

 * Elder Sister (To Aru Kagaku No Railgun)