02375cam a22003493u 4500 69022 UtSlPG 20260610134609.0 m cr n 260607r20221908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08009543 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Arrhenius, Svante, 1859-1927 Världarnas utveckling. English Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-09-21 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wolds in the Making: The Evolution of the Universe" by Svante Arrhenius is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores concepts of cosmogony and the evolution of the universe, delving into subjects such as volcanic phenomena, earthquakes, and the characteristics of celestial bodies. The book reflects Arrhenius's interest in explaining the physical foundations of the universe based on the principles of physics and chemistry. The opening of the book serves as a preface in which Arrhenius outlines his motivations for writing the work, referencing the shortcomings of previous theories on the origin of the universe and the importance of understanding volcanic activity and its consequences on Earth. He discusses past natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, stressing their impact on human life and society. Arrhenius introduces the connection between Earth’s geological features and its climatic conditions while setting the stage for a detailed examination of the evolution of both the planet and the universe in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1908 Cosmogony Borns, H. https://archive.org/details/worldsinmakingev00arrhuoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69022 109821 109821