In this lively expedition into the origins evolution & workings of our planet John Gribbin does what he does best: gathers 4.5 billion years of geological history & shares the best bits. Taking an astronomers perspective Gribbin follows Earths development from its beginnings in cosmic gas & dust to the explosion of human life after the last ice age combining stories of scientific discovery with gripping accounts of geological activity
- earthquakes volcanoes & climate change. Along the journey we consider Lord Kelvins time-scale for the life of the sun; the meteorologist who first championed the idea of continental drift; & an intriguing proposal that Earth has expanded substantially in recent millennia. Told in Gribbins dynamic & beloved voice this is the perfect introduction to geology & an essential guidebook for anyone wanting to better appreciate the wonders of our shared home.