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Physical Environment > Earth Origin |
This site tells the story of the history of the universe. Click Earlier and Later to follow the story. Note: Many facts have been simplified to make them easier to understand. |
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As the Earth formed out of rocky snowballs it grew hot and probably melted. One theory is that early in its history a large object hit the Earth, which threw out a shower of rocks. These collected together to form the Moon. If it is true this would certainly have made the Earth melt. | |
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Figure 1 Credit
art from Joe Tucciarone
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