Tag Archives: Early Earth

This artist's conception illustrates the Archean Earth, a period characterized by stable liquid water, abundant heat and energy, and a growing accumulation of organic molecules, creating a fertile environment for the emergence of life.
c. 4–2.5 Billion BCE: The Archean Eon – Earth’s Dramatic Evolution

Explores the Archean Eon, a period marked by the formation of Earth's earliest continental crust and significant atmospheric changes. It highlights the rise of cyanobacteria and the onset of photosynthesis, setting the stage for more [...]

An artist's depiction of the Hadean Earth, with the Moon appearing significantly larger in the sky due to its closer proximity to our planet at that time.
c. 4.5-4 Billion BCE: Exploring the Hadean Eon – Earth’s Earliest and Most Volatile Era

Provides a vivid portrayal of the Hadean eon, a time of intense volcanic and impact activity that shaped the early Earth, and highlights how extraterrestrial bodies help us understand this barely recognizable era.