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Royal Holloway, University of London

Climate in Deep Time - From the Archean to the Ice Ages

Royal Holloway, University of London via YouTube

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through deep time with Professor Euan Nisbet in this 30-minute lecture from Royal Holloway, University of London. Explore Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, from its formation to the present day, as you discover the geological evidence that reveals the evolution of life and its profound impact on our planet. Delve into fascinating topics such as the heat balance of early Earth, comparisons with Venus and Titan, the origins of life, and the development of early organisms. Examine key events like the Great Oxidation Event and the emergence of multicellular life, while learning about ancient environments through geological features like stromatolites and banded iron formations. Gain insights into Earth's tumultuous past, including major disasters and changing landscapes, as you unravel the complex story of our planet's journey through time.

Syllabus

Intro
Heat Balance
Venus
Dead Earth
Titan
Earth
Raindrops
Back in History
The Archean
The Hadean
Degassing
Origin of Life
Where does life start
Early life
Organ life
Hadean life
Evolutionary diagram
Bacteria
Glacial deposits
Stromatolites
Red Lights
Carbon Sulfur Factory
Modern Biochemistry
Banded On Stones
Zimbabwe
Great Oxidation Event
Multicelled organisms
Complex planets
Disasters
Changing places
The rainbow

Taught by

Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway

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