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Ingredients for Life - Early Earth Evolution and Habitability

Offered By: AGU via YouTube

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Explore a captivating conference talk from the AGU Fall Meeting 2019 that delves into the fascinating journey of Earth's transformation from an inhospitable environment to a planet capable of sustaining life. Discover the key processes that shaped our planet's early history, including accretion, Moon formation, magma ocean generation, and planetary differentiation. Learn about the development of Earth's dynamic magnetic field, the solidification of its initially molten state, and the evolution of its atmosphere and hydrosphere. Gain insights into the emergence of habitability and the factors that led to the proliferation of life, as well as the impact of past mass extinction events. This 50-minute presentation, convened by experts in geology, geophysics, and planetary sciences, offers a comprehensive overview of our current understanding of Earth's early evolution and its implications for the ingredients necessary for life.

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Ingredients for Life -- AGU Fall Meeting 2019


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