Ueber die schrecklichen Wirkungen des Aufsturzes eines Kometen auf die Erde
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"Ueber die schrecklichen Wirkungen des Aufsturzes eines Kometen auf die Erde" by Dr. Aug. Heinr. Christ. Gelpke is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work explores the catastrophic consequences that would occur if a celestial body, particularly a comet, were to collide with Earth. The author delves into both theoretical models of cosmic impacts and geological implications for the formation and structure of our planet. At the start
of the work, the author introduces his study by outlining the fundamental laws of attraction and repulsion that govern celestial bodies. He discusses the origins of Earth and its geological composition, emphasizing that its structure is a result of historical cosmic events. The opening lays the groundwork for the main inquiry regarding the potential devastation caused by a comet's impact, utilizing both empirical observations and philosophical reasoning to highlight previous celestial events and their possible consequences for life on Earth. The tone is academic, as the author meticulously prepares the reader for a deeper exploration into the mechanisms of cosmic phenomena that might threaten our planet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gelpke, August Heinrich Christian, 1769-1842 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Ueber die schrecklichen Wirkungen des Aufsturzes eines Kometen auf die Erde und über die vor fünftausend Jahren gehabte Erscheinung dieser Art |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Karl Eichwalder, Christian Aschoff, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Karl Eichwalder, Christian Aschoff, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Astronomy -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18471 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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