Earth Manipulation


 * For a gallery of examples for Earth Manipulation, see here.

The power to control, shape and generate earth, including sand, stone, rock, lava, dirt, glass, metal, and other minerals.

Also called

 * Earthbending
 * Earth Release/Doton
 * Geokinesis
 * Terrakinesis

Capabilities
User can move, shape and otherwise manipulate any "Earthen" elements including most solid objects, specifically all minerals and mineral compositions regardless of their state (mountain, boulder, sand or dust), dirt and soil as well as bones although most wont be able to manipulate bones of living beings. Some users may have fine enough control to create/shape complicated objects.

Applications

 * Create/generate/increase earthen materials.
 * Shape, compress, and/or otherwise manipulate earthen materials.
 * Repair objects of earthen material.
 * Sharpen/dull stone/metal objects.
 * Burrowing with choice between simply gliding through earth or leaving tunnel.
 * Cause Avalanches, Earthquakes, Mudslides or Quicksand.
 * Earth Energy Manipulation
 * Limited Gravity Manipulation
 * Limited Magnetism Manipulation
 * Matter Surfing by creating pillar or wave of earthen material for riding.
 * 'Mines/bombs' made of earthen material by manipulating internal pressures and forces.
 * Move/lift earth, rocks, boulders, and stones 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.
 * Missile Generation with anything from pebbles to boulders size of a ocean-liner.
 * Petrification
 * Remove and/or purify the pollutants.
 * Tectonic Plate Manipulation
 * Terrakinetic Constructs, including weapons, walls, armor or allies/servants.
 * Coat limbs in earthen material to empower physical attacks.
 * Bury or otherwise stop/imprison objects.

Techniques

 * Abacomancy divination using Sand, Dust, Etc.
 * Burying
 * Earth Aura
 * Earth Mimicry to become earth/stone/sand.
 * Seismic Sense sense/perceive vibrations in the earth.
 * Terraportation

Variations

 * Clay Manipulation control clay.
 * Coal Manipulation control coal.
 * Concrete Manipulation control concrete.
 * Crystal Manipulation control crystalline materials.
 * Dust Manipulation control dust particles
 * Glass Manipulation control silica.
 * Magma Manipulation control magma, lava or other extremely hot solids.
 * Metal Manipulation control ferrous metals.
 * Mineral Manipulation control minerals and rocks.
 * Mud Manipulation control mud.
 * Salt Manipulation control salt.
 * Sand Manipulation control silicate particles of the earth.

Universe Variations
Some universes include Plant Manipulation as a form of earth manipulation.

Associations

 * May learn Bone Manipulation.
 * High-level users may learn Cave Manipulation.
 * May stem from more general Elemental Manipulation.
 * High-level users may learn Mountain Manipulation.
 * High-level users may learn Terrain Manipulation.

Limitations

 * Distance and the amount of matter depends of the strength and skill of the user.
 * Glass and plastics may be complicated to control.
 * Some users may not have control over extraterrestrial (Alien) elements.
 * May be weak against Electricity Manipulation as electricity can travel through the ground and break apart the earth.