Formation of the early atmosphere
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The first atmosphere is thought to have formed from volcanic gases released early in Earth's history, after the Earth formed.
Gases released by intense volcanic activity accumulated under gravity to form the early atmosphere.
Topics that use Formation of the early atmosphere
- The Earth's early atmosphere (AQA GCSE)
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