History of the Earth

  • Planetary Accretion
    4600 BCE

    Planetary Accretion

    The collection of rock and dust into the formation of a planet.
  • Moon Formation
    4500 BCE

    Moon Formation

    The formation of the moon began when a wandering planet crashed into Earth, eventually breaking into pieces and forming the moon.
  • Planetary Cooling
    3800 BCE

    Planetary Cooling

    The cooling of the Earth's molten state, causing it to harden and become the solid it is today.
  • Era of Heavy Bombardment
    3800 BCE

    Era of Heavy Bombardment

    This era was also known as the lunar cataclysm, where Earth was repetitively struck by huge meteors.
  • Core Formation
    1500 BCE

    Core Formation

    The formation of the Earth's core, which was composed mainly of iron.