Exploring Other Worlds Through Earth's Geology - Comparative Planetary Science

Explore the fascinating connections between Earth's geology and the search for life on other worlds in this 27-minute webinar. Discover how studying Earth's past informs our understanding of extraterrestrial environments, from Mars to icy moons like Europa and Enceladus. Examine physical features in rocks across different celestial bodies, delve into the chemistry of various planetary surfaces, and consider the implications for habitability and potential biological processes. Learn about the tools and techniques geologists use to unravel Earth's history and how these methods are applied to the exploration of other planets and moons in our solar system.

Reason for video
How we study Earth’s past
Physical features in Earth rocks
Physical features in Mars rocks
Physical features on icy moon, Europa
Chemistry of Earth rocks
Chemistry of Enceladus & Titan rocks
Habitability vs origin of life events
Biology of Earth rocks
Possible biology of other planets & moons