Publication Date:
2006-01-12
Description:
The origin of life on earth is seen arising as a natural consequence of a long series of physical and chemical processes taking place in association with evolution of the universe. The present theory is that any premordial earth atmosphere, resulting from accumulation from the primitive solar nebula, was probably swept away by the very intensive T Tauri stage of the solar wind. Subsequently, the present atmosphere and oceans of the earth were outgassed from the interior. Biochemical components of the gases were mainly water vapor and carbon dioxide.
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
NASA, Washington Found. of Space Biol. and Med., Vol. 1; p 3-31
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