Origin and evolution of earth : research questions for a changing planet /

"Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth'...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Academies (U.S.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy of Sciences, ©2008.
Temas:
Geodynamics > History.
Géodynamique > Histoire.
Planets > Origin
Geodynamics
Earth (Planet) > Origin.
Earth (Planet) > History.
Terre > Origines.
Terre > Histoire.
Earth (Planet)
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Matter
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgment of Reviewers
  • Contents
  • Summary
  • 1 Origins
  • 2 Earthâ€?s Interior
  • 3 A Habitable Planet
  • 4 Hazards and Resources
  • References
  • Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members
  • Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations

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