Historical event

Hadean Eon

Date: about 4.6-4.0 Billion Years Ago

The earliest geological eon in Earth's history, characterized by planetary formation, intense heat, and frequent impacts. Conditions were inhospitable to life as we know it.

Tags: hadean eon, early earth, geological time scale, planetary formation, volcanism, impacts, earth history

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