An artist's view of the Hadean Earth. (IMAGE)
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New ideas about the Hadean Earth (the era that began with the Earth's formation 4.6 billion years ago and ended 4 billion years ago) suggest the concomitance of a reduced atmosphere, electrical storms, rocky surfaces rich in silicates, meteoric bombardment, and liquid water. An artist's view of the Hadean Earth.
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