Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics) [Hardcover]

M. Maurette (Author)

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Publication Date: May 5, 2006 | ISBN-10: 3540258167 | ISBN-13: 978-3540258162 | Edition: 1

Gives the first a coherent and comprehensive account of how meteorites may have brought the seeds of life to Earth. Embedds specific results within a broader framework that considers the creation and evolution of the Early Earth. Provides experienced researchers with a modern and compact reference, as well as a source of material for lectures in this field.

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This book relates an attempt to decrypt the still-obscure first billion years of history of the young Earth, during a cataclysmic period during which our planet was heavily bombarded by bodies ranging in size from that of Mars to 0.1 mm sized tiny micrometeorites. It was thus found that micrometeorites played an essential role in the formation of the post-lunar atmosphere. They also provided a surprisingly large diversity of reactions in the organic prebiotic chemistry required for the birth of life on our blue planet. The author presents a wide-ranging review of the type of knowledge required to decrypt this history, which provides extensive background information from astronomy, planetary dynamics, planetology, astrobiology and earth sciences. This book will appeal to both the scientist and the general reader. It will be a source of material for lectures, and possibly new investigations, in these fields.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 346 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540258167
• ISBN-13: 978-3540258162
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,656,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins, April 19, 2011

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This review is from: Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics) (Hardcover)

A wealth of information, rarely found in one book. Well explained, clearly written scientific text that makes it understandable to readers who are not familiar with new terms in the subject. Useful read.