History of the Earth

By Amrit Dhindsa
  • Big Bang
    14,000 BCE

    Big Bang

    The start of the universe and our world
  • Birth of the Sun
    4500 BCE

    Birth of the Sun

    A shockwave from a supernova increases the rate the sun was shining and creates our Sun.
  • 1000 BCE

    Primary Accretion

    Dust collides with each other and form clump, which gather together and continues growing for 10 million years. (Started around 0-100,000 years after the sun formation)
  • Formation of the Moon
    100 BCE

    Formation of the Moon

    During the Accretion period, something the size of Mars hits the Earth causing debris to scatter and then form together. Ultimately creating the moon
  • 60 BCE

    Late Accretion

    During this time, objects crashed onto Earth carrying metals and other materials. Time of era: 100 million - 600 million years
  • End of Heavy Bombardement
    60 BCE

    End of Heavy Bombardement

    After many violent crashes on Earth and other planets, comets crashed landed on Earth carrying water. Which explains why Earth has water. Time of Era: 600-800 million years
  • Formation of Earth's Core
    50 BCE

    Formation of Earth's Core

    Heavy metals are pulled together by gravity and create our Earth's core. The core is mostly made out of Iron.
  • 44 BCE

    Earth Cools

    Ocean and the atmosphere formed 4.4 billion years ago based on evidence from Australia.
  • Now (Present Day)

    Now (Present Day)

    Congrats! After years and years of development, Earth is now open for business!