How the Earth Was Made: Birth of the Earth, 2009, 720p

Exploration of how Earth first formed from the dust of the solar system and the search for clues to its birth through geological investigations.

Meteorites older than any rocks on Earth are found, providing a key discovery that sheds light on the formation of the oldest rocks.

Understanding the formation process of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago and the role of mineral grains in creating celestial objects like Earth.

Explanation of how celestial bodies grew from mineral grains colliding in the solar dust cloud and the role of gravitational pull in their growth.

Discussion on the formation of Earth's distinct layers and the transformation of the young Earth into a boiling mass of molten rock and metal.

Introduction of the radical new theory suggesting the moon was formed from Earth through a collision with another planet, supported by evidence from lunar rocks.

Exciting discovery of rocks in Northern Canada dating back nearly 4.3 billion years, providing insights into Earth's early crust and composition.

Investigation into the origin of Earth's water, including the discovery of ancient water in meteorites and the role of meteorite bombardment in filling Earth's oceans.

Discussion on the presence of amino acids in meteorites and their significance as the building blocks of life, challenging previous theories of life's origin on Earth.

Explanation of how oxygen played a crucial role in Earth's evolution, starting from microbial life generating oxygen to the development of complex organisms.