Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Earth, Planetary differentiation

Once hot, the Earth's interior could begin its chemical evolution. For example, outgassing of a fraction of those volatile elements that had been trapped (in small amounts) within the accreting planet probably formed the earliest atmosphere and oceans at this time. Also, chemical reactions between the mantle and core became possible in the deepest interior. From

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