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* ''Literature/ChildrenOfBloodAndBone'': The Aiye Clan, also known as "Grounders", are affiliated with both this and [[ExtraOreDinary metal]]. They have the ability to control the earth and ground, which they can use to make impressive structures.

** From ''ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders'', Brion Markov (a.k.a. Geo-Force). He is able to manipulate the Earth itself by vibrating and transforming its crust (the ground). He can use this power to create earthquakes, tap into lava flows, and levitate or create shapes out of solid rock.

** Elysion, a minor ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes'' villain.

** ''ComicBook/RedTornado'' has his "brother", Red Volcano, who, besides the more [[MagmaMan obvious power]], has powers over the ground which he can uproot, reform into sand or silt, create tremors, and more.

** From ''ComicBook/TeenTitans'', Tara Markov alias Terra, true to her name. She can control and manipulate all forms of rock and earthly substances and materials. There is no set limit to how far or how close she needs to be to the earth for this power and ability to work. She has been able to be completely off the ground and still control the earth. She has created tremors, earthquakes, sharpen rocks to a needle point, and has control over these elements for as long as she can physically maintain them. The same goes for her heroic brother Geo-Force (see above).
** Atlee, the new ComicBook/{{Terra}} and recurring character in ''ComicBook/PowerGirl'', has volunteered to become Strata's new champion and superhero and is given the power to control rocks and dirt through the same method as the previous two Terras, even though those two lost their minds.

* In ''ComicBook/{{Empowered}}'', Syndablokk can control concrete, brick, and asphalt. Thus, he can attack with streets and buildings themselves. He tends to only use his powers as a last resort because his powers are very destructive and effects linger for a while after he leaves, meaning there will be streets and buildings moving on their own.
* In ''ComicBook/{{Hillbilly}}'', James Stoneturner has a [[InTheBlood hereditary]] magical power to move rocks around with his mind. Mainly this consists of throwing boulders at enemies, although at one point he creates a sort of {{golem}} for a big battle scene. James is the descendant of a powerful sorceress known simply as The Stone Turner, from whom he inherits his power.

** Base, a character from ''ComicBook/CodenameGenetix'', has the ability to control the four [[ElementalPowers classical elements]]. One of his more common choices are to use the ground and rocks for attacks, as they are common to come across. When his [[RestrainingBolt power limiter]] is removed, he can call upon [[MagmaMan magma]] from the underground.

** The Old Power in ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk'': an ability to draw power from the Earth which grants improved physical abilities and the ability to manipulate rocks as long as the user is on the ground, with the most notable Old Power user being the Hulk's son, Skaar. Not a case of PersonalityPowers in his case, as he's more of a devious BarbarianHero.

* Cornelia Hale from ''ComicBook/{{WITCH}}'' has this power, as well as her predecessors as the Guardian of Earth. She usually use [[GreenThumb her control over plants]], but she gets pissed enough she can (and has) ''open fissures under the feets of whoever decided that BullyingTheDragon was a smart move''.

* ''Film/XMenApocalypse'': while in the comics Comicbook/{{Apocalypse}} had control over the atoms of his body, here it's [[MindOverMatter telekinesis]] on an atomic level, usually manifested by killer sand gusts or turning walls\floors into quicksand.

* The Doberg family in ''Manhwa/WitchHunter'' are highly skilled and extremely egotistical shamans, who specialize in earth shamanism. Their signature ultimate finishing move is to create giant spikes that shoot out of the ground for city blocks, or even ''miles'' around them, to utterly devastate their enemies, but mostly because they think it looks pretty and like the [[AttentionWhore attention it attracts them]].

** [[DropTheHammer Toumasho]] (Demon-melting Pestle) is a mallet-shaped paope which launches stone fragments all around with each strike.

* ''Series/{{Supergirl}}'' gives us Rama Khan of Jarhanpur, who was appointed Earth's guardian millions of years ago and who can control the earth and sense the location of everyone on it ([[spoiler:but not in a location not of Earth, such as the Fortress of Solitude, although he can still find someone these using the process of elimination]]). In addition to basic rock-moving, he can transform himself into an impenetrable stone form, and even reform his body from the ground beneath him in the unlikely event you're able to damage him. He can also travel through the ground and reappear elsewhere. Lately, his 'guardianship' has come to take the form of eliminating societies he and the rest of the Leviathan group feel are holding humanity back. It turns out that under the right circumstances, he can awaken volcanoes and even supervolcanoes like the kind under Yellowstone. The destruction of Pompeii was ''no'' natural disaster! This makes him one of the most powerful, though again, the ''greatest'' of his feats aren't something he can just casually do on a whim.

* ''ComicBook/TheSword'': Of the [[ClassicalElementsEnsemble four demigod siblings, Knossos is the one who can control earth, which also extends to [[ExtraOreDinary metal]].

* ''ComicBook/ElfesEtNains'': The Crown of Trez-Kardum allows its wearer to control the rock of the mountains, summoning giant rock golems that can lay low a whole fortress, presumably due to the gem embedded on it. It has several drawbacks, such as only working temporarily and needing three days to reload, drawbacks that Abokar and Dohan exploit in order to finally defeat the Dwarfs of Ufgrim.

* Several Paopeis from ''[[Manga/SoulHunter Houshin Engi]]'' have powers related to the element of earth. Specifically:
** [[DropTheHammer Toumasho]] (Demon-melting Pestle) is a mallet-shaped Paopei which launches stone fragments all around with each strike.
** The two [[WolverineClaws Doryuuso]] (Earth Dragon's Claws) Paopei have powers over Earth: the former allows the user to move freely through dirt (but not stone) and become a TunnelKing, the second model can manipulate earth masses freely and even forcibly bury people to the neck.
** Yoshin of the Four Sacred Warriors wields the Hekichiju (Earth-Splitting Orb) which allows him not only to move and shape the earth to attack, but also to fully heal people using the enery of Earth itself.
** Three of the [[QuirkyMinibossSquad Juttenkun's]] spatial Paopei revolves around earth manipulation: [[ThirstyDesert Kosajin]] manipulates a whole desert to kill and dry the enemy, [[DeathFromAbove Tenzetsujin]] takes the appearence of an asteroid field and finally Chiretsujin, whose actual powers weren't shown as the user was defeated offscreen.

* ''ComicBook/TheSword'': Of the four [[FourElementEnsemble demigod siblings]], Knossos is the one who can control earth, which also extends to [[ExtraOreDinary metal]].

* In ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' fanfic ''Fanfic/DanceWithTheDemons'', Geo-Force can control the ground... which means he can form a volcano under your feet.

* From ''ComicBook/BatmanAndTheOutsiders'', Brion Markov (aka Geo-Force). He is able to manipulate the Earth itself by vibrating and transforming it's crust (the ground). He can use this power to create earthquakes, tap into lava flows, and levitate or create shapes out of solid rock.
* ''ComicBook/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': Roden is a warlock that was serving [[BigBad Twilight]] and at one point used his magic to try and attack Faith with a giant piece of rock.
* ''ComicBook/TheDCU'': Perpetua is the creator of the multiverse (as well as the mother of both [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths The Monitor and Anti-Monitor]]) and can shape the structures if continents. She used this to form the world for [[ComicBook/DarkNightsMetal The Batman who Laughs]].
* Base, a character from the Creator/{{Marvel}} mini-series ''ComicBook/CodenameGenetix'', had the ability to control the four [[ElementalPowers classical elements]]. One of his more common choices were to use the ground and rocks for attacks as they were common to come across. When his [[RestrainingBolt power limiter]] is removed, he can call upon [[MagmaMan magma]] from the underground.

* ''The ComicBook/FantasticFour'': ComicBook/{{Galactus}} has given all his messengers powers related to [[ElementalRockPaperScissors one of the elements]]. Terrax, the too-evil one, is the earth-mover. It's worth noting that he is a mutant who already had the powers to begin with; Big G just made them stronger.
** There's also The Thing himself, who got transformed into a rock creature in the origin story. His affiliation with the Earth element has been played up in some stories (such as ComicBook/Marvel1602.)

* The Old Power in ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk'': an ability to draw power from the Earth which grants improved physical abilities and the ability to manipulate Rocks as long as the user is on the ground, with the most notable Old Power user being the Hulk's son, Skaar. Not a case of PersonalityPowers in his case, as he's more of a devious BarbarianHero.
* Elysion, a minor ''ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes'' villain.
* As the son of Gaea, the Earth goddess, [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] has limited earth-based powers. He can create earthquakes with his fists, his hammer, and lightning bolts summoned while in flight.
* ''ComicBook/{{Inhumans}}'':
** Crystal is an Inhuman with the ability to manipulate the [[ElementalPowers four classical elements]], which includes earth. She has the ability to control many variations of bedrock like limestone, granite, and shale, as well as cause seismic disruptions that create [[BadVibrations earthquakes]]. Her powers can also extend to [[ExtraOreDinary various types of metals]].
** Flint has the ability to control earth and rocks and use them to create armor and give him the [[NotQuiteFlight ability to fly riding them when they levitate]], as well as making constructs with the soil.

* ''ComicBook/JusticeSocietyOfAmerica'': Sanderson Hawkins, one of the four people to take the mantle of Sandman, can change the shape of soil, make it levitate, and create earthquakes. He also has the ability to turn into a [[SandBlaster sandlike form]].

* ''ComicBook/MightyAvengers'': Cairn is a member of the Deathwalkers, a group made up of immortal people who gained it using BlackMagic. They consist of four members, each having a power to control an element and Cairn has the powers of earth.
* ''ComicBook/TheMovement'': Roshanna, AKA Tremor, can cause earthquakes by touching the ground.
* ''ComicBook/RedTornado'' has his "brother", Red Volcano, who, besides the more [[MagmaMan obvious power]], has powers over the ground which he can uproot, reform into sand or silt, create tremors, and more.
* ''ComicBook/Robin1993'': Badlands can create localized tremors by sending his powers rippling through the earth beneath him.
* ''ComicBook/SecretWarriors'': Quake, real name Daisy Johnson, is an [[ComicBook/{{Inhumans}} Inhuman]] capable of [[BadVibrations generating waves of vibration]], which she can use create earthquakes that can level even multistory buildings. She used to need gauntlets to make her vibrations more accurate before her training with ComicBook/NickFury.
* ''ComicBook/ShogunWarriors'': Rok-Korr's second form has a BreathWeapon that sends a barrage of rocks against his target. One of his third forms is an ElementalEmbodiment earth giant with a wider range of earth powers (including a rock-filled HandBlast, triggering avalanches and absorbing rock and earth to grow even larger).

* From ''ComicBook/TeenTitans'', Tara Markov alias Terra true to her name. She can control and manipulate all forms of rock and earthly substances and materials. There is no set limit to how far or how close she needs to be to the earth for this power and ability to work. She has been able to be completely off the ground and still control the earth. She has created tremors, earthquakes, sharpen rocks to a needle point, and has control over these elements for as long as she can physically maintain them. The same goes for her heroic brother Geo-Force.
* Atlee, the new ComicBook/{{Terra}} and recurring character in ComicBook/PowerGirl, has volunteered to become Strata's new champion and superhero and is given the power to control rocks and dirt through the same method as the previous two Terras, even though those two lost their minds.

* ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'': During "The Witch and the Warrior" Terra, a hero whose superpower is control over earth, and Scirocco, a villain with the same power, fight. Scirocco wins and kicks up a dust storm that blinds Argent to incoming attacks, thereby taking out two ComicBook/TeenTitans.
* ''ComicBook/XMen'': a whole slew of mutants have earth-related powers:
** Avalanche and Rictor have seismic powers.
** Rockslide is a big guy made of rocks who can control his separated body parts.
** Onyxx is just a big guy made of rocks.
** Rictor's a bit of a subversion, as he's very stubborn and hotheaded. And so is Rockslide.
** Petra from ''ComicBook/XMenDeadlyGenesis'' can control earth in various ways including forming rock constructs, generating earthquakes and transforming coal into diamond.

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* ''ComicBook/DCUniverse'': Perpetua is the creator of the multiverse (as well as the mother of both [[ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths The Monitor and Anti-Monitor]]) and can shape the structures if continents. She used this to form the world for [[ComicBook/DarkNightsMetal The Batman who Laughs]].

* ''Fanfic/DaisysAdventures'': [[Franchise/{{Mario}} Daisy]] is an earth-wielder that can control ground elements. She can even use her [[VideoGame/MarioStrikers Crystal Punch.]]

* Sherry Cromwell of ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' uses earth-based magic and uses it to summon her golem, and Terra of the Left of God's Right Seat wields the element of earth, notably when he uses his AbsurdlySharpBlade made of flour.

* ''LightNovel/KazeNoStigma'': Earth mages can detect anyone on the ground, cause spikes to shoot up from the ground, and so forth. They ''cannot'', however, control things like magma. One fire mage protects himself from his opponent's earth spikes by melting the sand around and under him.

** In the ''LightNovel/AkatsukiHidenEvilFlowersInFullBloom'' spinoff, it’s revealed that besides [[GreenThumb Wood Release]], Earth Release combined with [[MakingASplash Water Release]] can create the [[SuperpowerfulGenetics Mud Release bloodline]].

* ''LightNovel/ReZero'': Garfiel Tinsel's Earth Blessing gives him super-strength, instant armor, and recovery.

* ''LightNovel/MyNextLifeAsAVillainessAllRoutesLeadToDoom'':
** Catarina's elemental affinity is earth, though her magic is weak with the original character only using it to trip people. Current Catarina manages to move a larger amount of earth after seven years of work, but it still isn't much. This is a rare example of a hero being aligned with the earth element (Generally Fire, Air, Light, and Darkness get more attention), but then, Catarina accidentally forced herself into the hero role - the original heroine was the light-aligned Maria.
** Catarina's adoptive brother Keith also have earth-aligned magic, though his is significantly stronger to the point that he can create massive earth golems.

* ''Fanfic/PrettyCureVeggieGo'': Matsuri/Cure Carrot, TheHeart of the FiveManBand, has earth based powers.

* ''WebOriginal/SporeWikiFantasyUniverse'': Geomancy and arenamancy, the Source magical schools of earth and sand respectively.

* ''Fanfic/RunGifocalypse'': Professor Sandy's ability. She can possess any sort of rocks around her, and even form a wall of rock spikes from the ground. Limiting her own abilities, she set her domain on top of a rise in the Grand Canyon, meaning she could only take in rock attacks from below (depending on the exact distance a .GIFfany copy needs to be from something to take remote control over it), instead of all-around like a cave would offer.

* ''Fanfic/PrettyCureVeggieGo'': Matsuri/Cure Carrot, TheChick of the FiveManBand, has earth based powers.

* ''TabletopGame/YuGiOh'': EARTH is one of the six attributes a monster card can have. It is often treated as a [[NonElemental default attribute for monsters without special features]], but monsters can also be associated with it by having themes related to rocks and nature. Special monsters with the EARTH attribute tend to have a high defense. Common monster type that have the EARTH attribute include [[RockMonster Rock]], Beast, [[PlantPerson Plant]], Warrior, and [[EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs Dinosaur]].

* ''Literature/TheSaints'': Marcus can manipulate the ground around him with his magic.