Physics Of The Earth Iv The Age O The Earth

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?Related Link(s)

IV. The age of the earth. By the Subsidiary committee on the age of the earth. Division of physical sciences, with the cooperation of Division of geology and geography and American geophysical union. National research council. 1931.--V. Oceanography. Prepared under the auspices of the Subsidiary committee on oceanography, Division of physical sciences, National research council. 1932.--VI. Seismology. By the Subsidiary committee on seismology, Division of physical sciences, with the cooperation of Division of geology and geography and American geophysical union, National research council. 1933.

Transmuted Past summarizes the attempts to estimate the age of the Earth during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

A general introduction to the study of modern physics of the solid Earth, including how the Earth's surface operates and the workings of the Earth's deep interior. The emphasis throughout the discussion is on basic physical principles rather than intrument