Publisher's Synopsis
Discover the groundbreaking connection between geology and biology in Did Plate Tectonics Give Rise to Life? Unraveling Earth's Deepest Mystery. This comprehensive exploration delves into the role of Earth's tectonic activity in shaping the planet's early conditions, fostering life in hydrothermal vents, and influencing the global climate. Learn how plate tectonics formed continents, stabilized Earth's atmosphere, and contributed to mass extinctions that paved the way for evolution. Ideal for enthusiasts of geology, evolutionary biology, and Earth sciences, this book uncovers the intricate link between Earth's dynamic crust and the emergence of life. Explore key topics such as supercontinents, volcanic activity, the carbon cycle, and the search for extraterrestrial life on tectonically active planets. Whether you're curious about Earth's geological past or the origins of life, this book offers fresh insights into one of science's greatest mysteries.
