History of the Earth

The history of the Earth from its formation to present day, covering major events throughout its 4-billion-year history. Estimates of average temperature, atmospheric composition, and day length are given. The reconstruction is based off of the companion video ( with changes to the coastline. Forgot to add this event, but the little boom is in the video.: (Impacts 2023Ma) Vredefort impact - This impact is the largest confirmed crater on Earth at 300 km wide. It is found in South Africa. Music from “Division”, “Ever Mindful”, “Soaring”, “Revival”, “Ossuary 6”, “Impact Intermezzo“ by Kevin MacLeod () License: CC BY ()