Earth has been around for roughly 4.54 billion years, gradually evolved into the hospitable ball of rock we know today.

Our planet was born in the early solar system, assembled from clumps of dust and hot gas. Over time, our young planet cooled and liquid water accumulated on the surface as primordial oceans. Near the bottom of those oceans emerged simple life forms that slowly spread over to every corner of the globe, laying the foundation for our modern biosphere.

It took Earth billions of years to develop into a comfortable, life-giving planet, but it might take only a few days or hours for our one and only home to vanish for good…

Channel: Koranos

Published: September 7, 2024

Credit: Lead Writer