2010/02/02 by Colin Goldblatt, Kevin Zahnle, Norman H. Sleep +1 · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #Planetary Science and Exploration
paper · pdf · doi:10.5194/se-1-1-2010
openalex publication_date 2010/02/02 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
Abstract. We propose the Chaotian Eon to demarcate geologic time from the origin of the Solar System to the Moon-forming impact on Earth. This separates the solar system wide processes of planet formation from the subsequent divergent evolution of the inner planets. We further propose the division of the Hadean Eon into eras and periods and naming the proto-Earth Tellus.