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[[File:Earth.png|thumb|250px|The Earth as seen from space in ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'']] | [[File:Earth.png|thumb|250px|The Earth as seen from space in ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'']] | ||
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'''Earth''' is the third planet from the Sun in the Milky Way Galaxy, and the home to countless diverse species of plants and animals, including [[human]]s. Most ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[:Category:Godzilla Films|films]] take place entirely on the Earth, with the exceptions of ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' taking place partially on [[Planet X]], ''[[Destroy All Monsters]]'' having scenes on the [[Moon]], ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'' including a scene in the asteroid belt, and the first two films of the ''GODZILLA'' anime trilogy taking place partially aboard the spaceship ''[[Aratrum]]''. Other kaiju franchises, such as the ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' series, periodically move the action to other planets and moons as well. In the [[Monsterverse]] franchise, a subterranean, interior world known as the [[Hollow Earth]] exists beneath the surface of the Earth. | |||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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*Oceania/[[Australia]] | *Oceania/[[Australia]] | ||
*[[Antarctica]] | *[[Antarctica]] | ||
===Geographic | ===Geographic points=== | ||
The Earth has a very complex and active geography, having many trenches, islands, volcanoes, oceans, continents, mountains, and much more. Here are some notable geographic points in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]]: | The Earth has a very complex and active geography, having many trenches, islands, volcanoes, oceans, continents, mountains, and much more. Here are some notable geographic points in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]]: | ||
*[[Mount Fuji]] | *[[Mount Fuji]] | ||
*[[Japan Trench]] | *[[Japan Trench]] | ||
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*[[Pacific Ocean]] | *[[Pacific Ocean]] | ||
Notable fictional geographic points: | Notable fictional geographic points: | ||
*[[ | *[[Baas Island]] | ||
*[[Infant Island]] | *[[Infant Island]] | ||
*[[Monster Island]] | *[[Monster Island]] | ||
*[[Monsterland]] | *[[Monsterland]] | ||
*[[Lagos Island]] | *[[Lagos Island]] | ||
*[[Godzilla Island ( | *[[Godzilla Island (location)|Godzilla Island]] | ||
===Countries=== | ===Countries=== | ||
Humanity has created over 150 countries due to many reasons. Some of the countries that are specifically featured in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla franchise]] are: | Humanity has created over 150 countries due to many reasons. Some of the countries that are specifically featured in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]] are: | ||
*[[Japan]] | *[[Japan]] | ||
* | *[[United States]] | ||
* | *United Kingdom | ||
*[[Australia]] | *[[Australia]] | ||
*[[Russia]] | *[[Russia]] | ||
*[[France]] | *[[France]] | ||
*Germany | |||
*[[China]] | *[[China]] | ||
*[[New Guinea]] | *[[New Guinea]] | ||
*[[Mexico]] | *[[Mexico]] | ||
* | *French Polynesia | ||
*[[Panama]] | *[[Panama]] | ||
*[[Jamaica]] | *[[Jamaica]] | ||
* | *[[Philippines]] | ||
==Alien invasions== | |||
==Alien | |||
The Earth is often a target of alien attacks because of its rich biodiversity, its habitable atmosphere and different biomes, the presence of humans which could be used as food or as slaves, and powerful [[kaiju]] which aliens would want to take control of. | The Earth is often a target of alien attacks because of its rich biodiversity, its habitable atmosphere and different biomes, the presence of humans which could be used as food or as slaves, and powerful [[kaiju]] which aliens would want to take control of. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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SovietNukeSat.png|The [[Soviet Nuclear Attack Satellite]] launching its missile above the Earth in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' | SovietNukeSat.png|The [[Soviet Nuclear Attack Satellite]] launching its missile above the Earth in ''[[The Return of Godzilla]]'' | ||
Godzilla_And_Mothra_The_Battle_For_Earth_-_-_12_-_Mothra_in_space.png|Earth and [[Mothra]] as seen from space in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' | Godzilla_And_Mothra_The_Battle_For_Earth_-_-_12_-_Mothra_in_space.png|Earth and [[Mothra]] as seen from space in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Every continent on Earth has had at least one giant monster live on, visit, or rampage on it. | *Every continent on Earth has had at least one giant monster live on, visit, or rampage on it. | ||
{{Locations}} | {{Locations}} | ||
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} |
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- Not to be confused with Earth (ship).
Earth is the third planet from the Sun in the Milky Way Galaxy, and the home to countless diverse species of plants and animals, including humans. Most Godzilla films take place entirely on the Earth, with the exceptions of Invasion of Astro-Monster taking place partially on Planet X, Destroy All Monsters having scenes on the Moon, Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla including a scene in the asteroid belt, and the first two films of the GODZILLA anime trilogy taking place partially aboard the spaceship Aratrum. Other kaiju franchises, such as the Gamera series, periodically move the action to other planets and moons as well. In the Monsterverse franchise, a subterranean, interior world known as the Hollow Earth exists beneath the surface of the Earth.
Geography
Continents
Generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, up to seven regions are commonly regarded as continents.
Geographic points
The Earth has a very complex and active geography, having many trenches, islands, volcanoes, oceans, continents, mountains, and much more. Here are some notable geographic points in the Godzilla franchise:
Notable fictional geographic points:
Countries
Humanity has created over 150 countries due to many reasons. Some of the countries that are specifically featured in the Godzilla franchise are:
- Japan
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Russia
- France
- Germany
- China
- New Guinea
- Mexico
- French Polynesia
- Panama
- Jamaica
- Philippines
Alien invasions
The Earth is often a target of alien attacks because of its rich biodiversity, its habitable atmosphere and different biomes, the presence of humans which could be used as food or as slaves, and powerful kaiju which aliens would want to take control of.
Gallery
The Soviet Nuclear Attack Satellite launching its missile above the Earth in The Return of Godzilla
Earth and Mothra as seen from space in Godzilla vs. Mothra
Trivia
- Every continent on Earth has had at least one giant monster live on, visit, or rampage on it.
Comments
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