About the Cover
ABOUT THE COVER: "We all live on this planet which we have mistakenly chosen to call Earth (Anonymous)." In this view of Earth from the Moon, it is clear that the Earth is indeed a "water planet". Had early civilizations had such a view, it is likely that they would have selected a name other than "earth" to describe their home. In this inaugural issue of Elements the important role that water plays in the evolution of the Earth and planetary systems is summarized in articles by leading scientists in the Earth sciences. PHOTO NASA/JPL
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