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Welcome back to Cosmos in a Pod! I’m your host, Amitesh, and today we’re uncovering the extraordinary story of how Earth and the Moon came into existence. From a violent collision to the formation of our closest celestial companion, this episode explores the origins of our planet and its enduring relationship with the Moon.
Episode Highlights:
The Birth of Earth
- Formed 4.6 billion years ago from a swirling disk of gas and dust.
- Grew through accretion, with collisions releasing energy and keeping it molten.
- Differentiation created Earth’s layered structure: core, mantle, and crust.
The Giant Impact Hypothesis
- Suggests the Moon formed from a colossal collision between Earth and a Mars-sized protoplanet, Theia.
- Key Events:
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