Geohistory: Global Evolution of the Earth [Paperback]

Discusses the global evolution of the earth, such as core-mantle separation, mantle-crust evolution, origin of ocean-atmosphere system, on the basis of isotope earth science andpaleomagnetism, where recent devlopment in planetology andastrophysical theories are extensively taken into account.Discusses the global evolution of the earth, such as core-mantle separation, mantle-crust evolution, origin of ocean-atmosphere system, on the basis of isotope earth science andpaleomagnetism, where recent devlopment in planetology andastrophysical theories are extensively taken into account.1 Geohistory as a Discipline.- 2 The Earth as a Planet in the Solar System.- 2.1 Pre-Solar History.- 2.2 Condensation Theory  From Nebular Gas to Crystal Particles.- 2.3 Moon, Meteorites, and Other Planets  The Key to an Understanding of Early Geohistory.- 3 Evolution of the Earth.- 3.1 The Driving Force Behind the Earths Evolution.- 3.2 Composition of the Earth  The Meteorite Analogy.- 3.3 The Layered Structure of the Earth.- 3.4 Formation of the Layered Structure.- 3.5 The Time of Core Formation, Based on Pb Isotopic Ratio Data.- 3.6 Mantle Differentiation.- 3.7 The Age of the Mantle.- 3.8 Origin and Evolution of the Atmosphere and Oceans.- 3.9 The Primordial Mantle and the Differentiated Mantle.- 4 Changes in the Earths Crust.- 4.1 Rock Magnetism and Paleomagnetism.- 4.2 Ocean Floor Spreading, Continental Drift, and Plate Tectonics.- 4.3 Exchange of Material Between the Mantle and the Earths Crust.- 4.4 Geochronology.- 5 Man and Geohistory.- 5.1 Bolide Impacts: Mass Extinction of Life?.- 5.2 The Fate of Radioactive Waste  The Oklo Phenomenon.- 5.3 Epilog.Springer Book ArchivesDE