Evolution of the Earth

By: David Stevenson

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Hardcover | 13 August 2009

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Evolution of the Earth focuses on the formation of Earth. Topics include the differention of the core, mantle and crust; the formation of the ocean basins and continents; outgassing and volcanism; the initiation of plate tectonics, the origin and persistence of Earth's magnetic field; the growth of the inner core; changes in mantle convection through time; and the impact of life on the planet. The volume takes an interdisciplinary viewpoint that emphasizes the interplay of geophysics, other aspects of earth science and biological evolution. Some outstanding questions are identified and debated.

Self-contained volume starts with an overview of the subject then explores each topic with in depth detail

Extensive reference lists and cross references with other volumes to facilitate further research

Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding

Content suited for both the expert and non-expert

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Preface	p. vii
Contributors	p. xi
Editorial Advisory Board	p. xiii
Earth Formation and Evolution	p. 1
The Composition and Major Reservoirs of the Earth Around the Time of the Moon-Forming Giant Impact	p. 13
Formation of EarthÆs Core	p. 51
Magma Oceans and Primordial Mantle Differentiation	p. 91
Water, the Solid Earth, and the Atmosphere: The Genesis and Effects of a Wet Surface on a Mostly Dry Planet	p. 121
Plate Tectonics through Time	p. 145
Mechanisms of Continental Crust Growth	p. 171
Thermal Evolution of the Mantle	p. 197
Thermal and Compositional Evolution of the Core	p. 217
History of Earth Rotation	p. 243
Coevotution of Life and Earth	p. 295
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Evolution of the Earth