History of the Earth

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  • 4600 BCE

    Planetary Accretion

    Planetary Accretion
    The collection of rock and dust into the formation of a planet.
  • 4500 BCE

    Moon Formation

    Moon Formation
    The formation of the moon began when a wandering planet crashed into Earth, eventually breaking into pieces and forming the moon.
  • 3800 BCE

    Planetary Cooling

    Planetary Cooling
    The cooling of the Earth's molten state, causing it to harden and become the solid it is today.
  • 3800 BCE

    Era of Heavy Bombardment

    Era of Heavy Bombardment
    This era was also known as the lunar cataclysm, where Earth was repetitively struck by huge meteors.
  • 1500 BCE

    Core Formation

    Core Formation
    The formation of the Earth's core, which was composed mainly of iron.