This book spells out in detail how the age of the Earth has been determined over the centuries. First -- the 'biblical' age: how was the date of Creation 4004 BC figured out? A date which is so important even today ... it is the basis of claims made by millions that the Earth is only about 6000 years old. Next -- the response of geologists (and Darwin) for a very old Earth. Then, Kelvin's calculation of how long it would take for a hot Earth to cool down to its present state. And finally, today's answer ('billions'), based on the properties of radioactive materials. So, how old is Planet Earth?
| ISBN-13: | 9789813279698 |
| ISBN-10: | 9813279699 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing |
| Publication date: | 2019-10-14 |
| Pages: | 132 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9 Inches, Length: 6 Inches, Weight: 0.81 Pounds, Width: 0.38 Inches |
| Author: | Archibald W. Hendry |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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