RUBIE , David C.

According to the generally accepted scenario, the last giant impact on Earth formed the Moon and initiated the final phase of core formation by melting Earth's mantle. A key goal of geochemistry is to date this event, but different ages have been proposed. Some1, 2, 3 argue for an early Moon-forming event, approximately 30 million years (Myr)...

According to the generally accepted scenario, the last giant impact on Earth formed the Moon and initiated the final phase of core formation by melting Earth's mantle. A key goal of geochemistry is to date this event, but different ages have been proposed. Some1, 2, 3 argue for an early Moon-forming event, approximately 30 million years (Myr)...