What Was Earth Like 4 Billion Years Ago?
Offered By: History of the Earth via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the Earth's primordial state 4 billion years ago in this 22-minute video. Delve into the formation of the Canadian Shield, witness the intense volcanic activity, and understand the effects of acid rain on the early planet. Examine the turbulent mantle and the beginnings of plate tectonics. Learn about the Hadean Eon, the formation of Earth's atmosphere, and the planet's collision with a forming planet that created the Moon. Discover fascinating geological insights, including the Acasta Gneiss, North America's tectonic evolution, and the early stages of our planet's development.
Syllabus
The Canadian Shield
The Volcano
Acid Rain
Turbulent Mantle
Plate Tectonics
Taught by
History of the Earth
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