How the Earth Works

Why do volcanoes exist? What causes earthquakes? How did our mountain get so tall and our oceans get so deep? Why is there life on Earth?

The answer is something called plate tectonics. Our planet formed 4.5 billion years ago, but it hasn’t always looked the way it does today… Embark on a voyage of discovery into the inner workings of Earth, unveiling the secret behind our planet’s stunning landscapes, liveable climate, and, well, all life as we know it!

Dr. Lucía Pérez-Díaz is an author, illustrator, and Oxford University Earth scientist. Using clues found in the geological record, she investigates what the planet looked like in the past, and how that has shaped the world we live in today.