How did life emerge from a hostile and volcanic Earth?
In short: Billions of years ago, our planet was a volatile environment with a harsh atmosphere. This video explores the possibility that life's cradle was found within the hydrothermal vents of the Earth's crust.
Luka Seamus Wright investigates the transition from simple organic compounds to the complex coalitions capable of growth and reproduction. The video examines how life might have taken hold despite widespread volcanic activity and an atmosphere that was largely unsuitable for living organisms.
By looking at hydrothermal vents, the lesson traces the journey from basic chemical building blocks to the vast diversity of the billions of species inhabiting Earth today.
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