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Earth: How Plate Tectonics Sets Up Life

Given the striking similarities between the four terrestrial planets, why is Earth the only one teeming with life? Proposed as a bold theory less than 70 years ago, could plate tectonics be a main driver of life on Earth? Explore the fascinating movement of our planet's surface and the many ways in which a geologically-active Earth has sustained our biologically-active planet.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created March 1, 2021 by
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