Join us as we travel 4.5 billion years back in time on The Dirt on Earth.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Birth of Earth: Learn about the cosmic events that led to the formation of our planet.


• Extreme Conditions: Explore the fiery landscapes, rampant volcanism, and frequent meteorite impacts that defined the Hadean.


• The Moon's Creation: The violence that led to the Moon's formation and its lasting impact on Earth.


• Our Guest: Geophysicist Dr. Qian Yuan from the California Institute of Technology discusses the relationship between the Moon's formation and large anomalous structures discovered at the base of Earth's mantle.


• Music: Jonny Boyle - Big Life, Oleg Mazur - Two Friends, Bryan Teoh - Planeteer Reaction & I Guess What I'm Trying to Say, Kevin McLeod - Sunday Dub