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    History of Earth - Wikipedia

    In geochronology, time is generally measured in mya (million years ago), each unit representing the period of approximately 1,000,000 years in the past. The history of Earth is divided into four great eons, starting 4,540 mya with the formation of the planet. Each eon saw the most significant changes in Earth'sSee more

    The natural history of Earth concerns the development of planet Earth from its formation to the present day. Nearly all branches of natural science have contributed to understanding of the main events of Earth's … See more

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    The first eon in Earth's history, the Hadean, begins with the Earth's formation and is followed by the Archean eon at 3.8 Ga. The oldest rocks found on Earth date to about 4.0 Ga, and the oldest detrital zircon crystals in rocks to about 4.4 Ga, soon after the … See more

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    The history of the Earth can be organized chronologically according to the geologic time scale, which is split into intervals based on stratigraphic analysis. The following five … See more

    The standard model for the formation of the Solar System (including the Earth) is the solar nebula hypothesis. In this model, the Solar System formed from a large, rotating cloud of … See more

    The Proterozoic eon lasted from 2.5 Ga to 538.8 Ma (million years) ago. In this time span, cratons grew into continents with modern sizes. The … See more

    The Phanerozoic is the current eon on Earth, which started approximately 538.8 million years ago. It consists of three eras: The See more

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  2. Evolution and the history of life on Earth

    Oct 25, 2024 · Learn how all life on Earth has evolved from common ancestors in an unbroken chain since its origin. Explore the facts, evidence, and theories of evolution, as well as the diversity and convergence of life forms.

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  4. Evolution of Earth - Scientific American

    Jul 1, 2005 · 19 min read. Evolution of Earth. The evolution of this planet and its atmosphere gave rise to life, which shaped Earth's subsequent development. Our future lies in interpreting this geologic...

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  6. A Brief History of Earth – Historical Geology

    Learn about the origins of the universe, the solar system, and Earth in the context of big-bang theory and nebular theory. Explore the geological clock and the major tectonic and biologic events that shaped Earth's history.

  7. Formation of Earth - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Earth’s early atmosphere was most likely composed of hydrogen and helium. As the planet changed, and the crust began to form, volcanic eruptions occurred frequently. These volcanoes pumped water vapor, …

  8. How did Earth form? | Space

    Apr 8, 2022 · Early in its evolution, Earth suffered an impact by a large body that catapulted pieces of the young planet's mantle into space.

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