Mysteries of the Earth

Author: [Japan] Yasuo Hamano / Enzong Wang
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The Earth is a remarkable planet that nourishes billions of life forms with sunlight, water, and air, yet it travels alone through the cold and dark universe. Where did it come from, and where is it heading? This book tells a complete story of the Earth in an illustrated format. In the study of planetary geoscience, by analyzing seismic waves generated and electromagnetic waves produced in the upper atmosphere that travel to the Earth's interior and return, we can understand the structure of the Earth's interior. By investigating the traces of past geological activities left on the surface, we can explore the evolution of the Earth. Through the observation and study of other celestial bodies and meteorites that have fallen to Earth, we have clarified the process of the Earth's and solar system's formation and subsequent changes. This book introduces the Earth's appearance that has been understood so far from different perspectives.