A question many of us have always been asking is ‘where did we come from?' The question is answered in this book. In this book — the first in trilogy — we try to understand tectonics; of why lands move over the Earth's surface and the consequences of these movements — be they volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, or mountain building. It is explained now for the first time. However, this subject, still in its infancy, had to bridged by three hypotheses; how did the solar system form, how did the Earth happen and, how and when did the Moon come about; all three critical in understanding tectonics'.

Contents: Part I: '… and let there be earthquakes…': 1. An unknown journey. 2. … but then, there was light! 3. A teardrop arrives. 4. The 'fifth' rock. 5. The Soup Cauldron. 6. What changed our minds? 7. How does it happen? 8. It is happening … 9. Why does it happen? Part II: Continents drift while islands scatter: 10. Early Earth's Life. 11. When the equator went south. 12. Asteroids drift in... 13. Then Siva struck! Part III: Tectonic Output: 14. The cradle of civilization. 15. A Plateau's Legacy to Humanity…