Introduction
In this article, Hess reviews the formation of oceans. From the article it is vivid that the coming into being of oceans is subject to discussion since the previous knowledge is doubtful, and the existing framework is confusing. Interesting theories about this subject have been many, but none of them deals with the matter conclusively. Ideally this paper, will present background of the article, provide a summary of the article, and finally clarify concerns that Hess could have dealt with to farther strengthen his argument.
Background
Building on the premise that radioactive dissolutions could precisely predict how old a solar structure is, the earth is approximately 4.5 aeons (Hess 1). It is assumed that the earth was born through collection of meteorites which originally comprised of solar composition. Prior to condensing into a concrete system the Earth disintegrated due to effect of evaporation and lost more matter than it currently holds. Also, undetermined quantity of denser particles was disseminated to solar system as well. This is marked by the absence of the atmospheric gases. Hess proposed that the dissemination of carbon and nitrogen, and possibly an extensive part of initial silica substances. He in addition highlights that the absence of high quantities of some volatile masses in the solar system shows that these substances did not have sufficient outer-core temperature. Hess argues that volatile substances held within the interior of solar systems have previously and are presently penetrating into the earth, and that through this the current atmosphere and ocean have developed (Hess 2).
Article Summary
The low temperatures more or less prevented emission of high quantities of substances following the condensation of the earth. Hess proposes that this emission happened when the substances making the earth became greatly scattered in order that the emission speed from the earth’s outer region was reasonably minimal. From the article, it vivid that the process of condensing these substances occurred swiftly, and certain less dense particles and unstable elements fell back into the condensed concrete mass of the earth. It is argued that the single cell theory changed gravitational force into thermal force. The thermal heat and possibly much higher quantity of heat originating from the thermal heat engaged in the condensation process were insufficient to form a molten earth. The suggested single cell theory led to the bi-lateral unevenness of the earth apparent in the oceans.
Discussion
Hess provided a great wealth of knowledge regarding the origin of oceans. This is an indication that the author is well versed with both geosciences and theory behind the formation of oceans, allowing necessary denigration of previous research in similar field by individuals possibly falling short of the appropriate multi-disciplinary approach. The article provides a significant inclusion to the existing framework of study in theoretical background on how oceans came into being.
However, how Hess’s approach will influence the universe is subject to debate. While the single cell theory shows capability of continuous disintegration of all particles, the reality is that various natural hindrances still remain. Present day theory is far from even sufficiently stable disintegration processes explained in the article. For example, Atlantic Ocean is subject to the trailing borders of land masses separating from the ocean, while the Arctic Ocean is characterised by the leading borders of land masses moving closer to the islands and signifying inward-flowing traces of inner convection particles.
Conclusion
In his article, Hess has tried to bring a new perspective regarding the formation of oceans. It is barely possible that all assumptions provided by Hess are right. But it presents an important model for checking different and collective categories of hypotheses associating with the oceans.
Works Cited
Hess, Harry. “History of Ocean Basins.” In Petrological Studies: A Volume in Honour of A. F. Huddington, ed. By A.E.J. Engel, H. L. James, and B. F. Leonard, Geological Society of America, (1962): 23-38.