The Early Archaean by wholehog
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More History with Wholehog
Because "Rodinia" was received quite well (thank you, thank you) I've decided to hold another class about the early development of the earth we live on. This time we're going back to Pre-Rodinia :o)
Sherman, set the WayBack Machine for the Archaean Eon....Brrrrr!WoopWoop!Clink!Clunk!
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Welcome to...
The Early Archaean
This period defines the oldest known rocks on earth.
3.8 to 2.5 Billion Years Ago
Shortly before the earliest part of the Archaean Eon a vast ocean covered the entire globe. Portions of the earths mantle began to melt forming magma which vented upwards through sub-oceanic "Shield Volcanoes" forming the first continental plates. As these early plates grew in size they began to shift and colide violently with one another creating the first "Convergent Margins" and "Subduction Zones".
It is from these Subduction Zones that came the first large, classic, cone-shaped volcanoes called "Stratovolcanoes", such as Mt. St. Helens in Washington State, or Mt. Shasta in California.
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So endeth todays history lesson :)
Enjoy "The Early Archaean"
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Coming soon - "The Late Archaean - When Life Began"
Comments (40)
choronr
Geology and Terragen at its best ...you've got a splendid Time Machine. Details upon details ...an exquisite creation!!
Morgana61
Bellissimo terreno e splendida scelta dei colori...wonderful!
Armands
Awesome terrain and mats! Best this kind of shots I ever seen in digital :)
jtag
A wonderful detailed image...all superb!!!
Simpleworks
This terrain is a hottie. Where did you fing it? You created the image this terrain was made for. VV
gradient
Incredibly detailed render...congrats!!!
Rich2
(as he wipes drool off the keyboard) Stunning in detail, crisp in clarity - hats off, you did something I haven't - yet: #2 at H20?!?!! The only thing that would kick this up is just just a smidge of haze, but all the same, superb!
wizardofnoz
XLT rendering and POV! But it looks more volcanic. And igneous terrain is usually never older than sedimentary. But it could be ancient extinct volcanoes eroded by time and weather. Also agree wth Rich2
doneydonydone
oh my lord - erosion much!! looks absolutley amazing and i wonder if it is a 4097 terrain - really crisp image and loads to see - amazing surfaces perfcet lighting - excellent image - ps - thx for coments on my work!!
Naoo
Great cool POV