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History of Earth evolution
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Abstract
The paper delves deeply into crucial subjects spanning the birth of our solar system to humanity’s ascendancy on Earth. It aims to enable humankind to gain a deeper understanding of our own origins and the Earth’s genesis and evolution. Given that Earth is our sole habitat, we must gain insights into the conditions necessary for it to sustain life or identify potential terrestrial planets suitable for human habitation. Throughout its history, Earth has weathered countless encounters with meteorites, comets, and asteroids, dating back to the formation of the solar system. These events, though rare, played a pivotal role in shaping our planet’s atmosphere, magnetic field, and unique environmental characteristics. Perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of Earth’s history is the emergence of life itself—a true marvel. Starting with single-celled protists, life evolved into complex multicellular organisms. Yet, a pivotal moment in Earth’s history came with a momentous global extinction event triggered by the rise of oxygen. This event reshaped the planet’s natural ecosystem, leading to the extinction of many species and the emergence of new ones. Humanity’s own journey, navigating the depths of history, eventually led to our dominance over the Earth.
Keywords
Solar system, Habitable zone, Food chain, Primitive ocean, Cyanobacteria.
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Zhang,Y. (2024). History of Earth evolution. Applied and Computational Engineering,85,219-227.
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