How was the universe formed?

  • Big Bang
  • Formation of the universe
  • Expansion of the universe

The universe was formed about 13.8 billion years ago in a Big Bang event. It started as a hot, dense, and infinitely small point called a singularity, which rapidly expanded and cooled. This expansion continues today.

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