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What did Earth look like 250 million years ago? Or 1 billion years ago? Or 4.5 billion years ago? EarthViewer is a new interactive tool for the iPad that allows you to explore the science of Earth's deep history. 

What did Earth look like 250 million years ago? Or 1 billion years ago? Or 4.5 billion years ago? What was the climate like in the deep past?

Find the answers with EarthViewer, a new interactive tool for exploring the science of Earth's deep history. From molten mass to snowball earth, EarthViewer lets you see continents grow and shift as you scroll through billions of years. Additional layers let you and your students explore changes in atmospheric composition, temperature, biodiversity, day length, and solar luminosity over deep time.

EarthViewer Video Tour

EarthViewer is loaded with images, data, and in-depth guides. Watch this video for a quick tour of this exciting app.

EarthViewer Data Files

Examine the raw data used to create the charts included in EarthViewer. Millions of years' worth of data are available for carbon dioxide concentrations, temperature, biodiversity, and more. Have your students plot their own charts and graphs!

EarthViewer Facebook page

Visit the EarthViewer Facebook page to find tips, provide suggestions, and connect with other users. 'Like us' to receive instant updates about EarthViewer.

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