Evolution Of The Earth (treatise On Geophysics, Vol. 9)
by David Stevenson /
2009 / English / PDF
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Evolution of the Earth focuses on the formation of Earth. Topics includethe differention of the core, mantle and crust theformation of the ocean basinsand continents outgassing and volcanism the initiation of plate tectonics, the origin and persistence of Earth's magnetic field thegrowth of the inner core changes in mantle convection through time and the impact of life on the planet. Thevolumetakesan interdisciplinary viewpoint that emphasizes the interplay of geophysics, other aspects of earth science and biological evolution. Some outstanding questions are identified and debated.
