Formation of Earth

Formation of Earth

Earth formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago from a cloud of dust and gas left over after the Sun’s formation. Gravity pulled these particles together, creating a hot, molten planet. Over time, the outer layer cooled, forming a solid crust. Volcanic eruptions released gases that contributed to Earth'...

In the early days of our solar system, the Sun was surrounded by vast clouds of gas, dust, and metal leftovers from its formation, which concentrated in specific regions.

In these regions, gravity pulled these materials together, forming small rocky clumps. These clumps grew larger over time by smashing each other with immense force.