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![]() | Earth and Other Planets : Geology and Space Research (New Encyclopedia of Science)Click for detailsPeter John Cattermole December 1995 Describing in readily-understood words and pictures the nature of the solar system, from its origins and evolution to the Earth's plate movements, atmosphere and geography, and natural disasters. Includes sophisticated graphics and glossy color photographs, along with useful timelines and handy facts. |
It asks such questions as: When and how was the Earth formed? What is the link between earthquakes, volcanoes and the creation of the continents? How do mountains affect our climate? What triggers Ice Ages?
Figure 1 Credit
art from Joe Tucciarone
The grazing impact of a Mars-size body with the proto-earth more than four billion years ago is believed to have led to the formation of our moon. Artwork commissioned by Astronomy magazine.
http://members.aol.com/Dinoplanet/joe.html
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