title: The evolution of the Earth.
abstract: The formation of this planet and its atmosphere gave rise to life, which shaped the earth's subsequent development. Our future lies in interpreting this geologic past.
authors.affiliation: University of Paris.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Allegre
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Schneider
mesh_terms: D001272:Atmosphere / Q000737:chemistry; D005075:Biological Evolution; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D002980:Climate; D018534:Earth, Planet; D019419:Evolution, Planetary; D005580:Fossils; D055593:Geological Phenomena; D005844:Geology; D017752:Greenhouse Effect; D007053:Ice / Q000032:analysis; D007554:Isotopes; D010100:Oxygen / Q000737:chemistry; D017640:Silicates; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D007053:Ice; D007554:Isotopes; D017640:Silicates; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; C003784:zircon; D015040:Zirconium; D010100:Oxygen