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An earth-sized planet has been cut in half along a meridian by higher beings. Gravity and planetary motion are taken care of. Let's say there's a big magic wall that prevents any matter from spilling into the missing half.

How is air circulation affected? Would air pressure build up on one side of the planet because of the coriolis effect? Are the ocean currents affected?

How would climate zones differ? Is an earth-like climate still possible?

An earth-sized planet has been cut in half along a meridian by higher beings. The gravity is experienced the same as if the other half was still there. Let's say there's a big magic wall that prevents any matter from spilling into the missing half. This wall would hold back wind and water from flowing all the way around.

How would the climate be different as a result of the change in wind circulation?

An earth-sized planet has been cut in half along a meridian by higher beings. Gravity and planetary motion are taken care of. Let's say there's a big magic wall that prevents any matter from spilling into the missing half.

How is air circulation affected? Would air pressure build up on one side of the planet because of the coriolis effect? Are the ocean currents affected?

How would climate zones differ? Is an earth-like climate still possible?

What if the slicing happened along a different plain, like along the equator or just an arbitrary slanted plain?

An earth-sized planet has been cut in half along a meridian by higher beings. Gravity and planetary motion are taken care of. Let's say there's a big magic wall that prevents any matter from spilling into the missing half.

How is air circulation affected? Would air pressure build up on one side of the planet because of the coriolis effect? Are the ocean currents affected?

How would climate zones differ? Is an earth-like climate still possible?