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The Oldest Rocks on Earth Are in Canada, and They're 4.16 Billion Years Old
Discover how scientists found and dated the oldest rocks on the planet, and why studying them can help explain how life on ...
Earth’s oldest rocks date back 4.16 billion years
Gray rocks uncovered in northern Nunavik, Quebec, Canada may be the ultimate primordial find. The stones date back 4.16 ...
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Unveiling Earth's Ancient Secrets: Nuvvuagittuq Rocks Rewrite History
The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt in northern Quebec contains Earth's oldest-known rocks, aged 4.16 billion years. This ...
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Oldest rocks in the world are said to be found in Quebec
Nunavik, in northern Quebec, may contain the oldest rocks in the world, according to an Ontario researcher. These rocks ...
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Are these the world’s oldest rocks? Fresh data confirm contested claim
In 2008, researchers reported that these rocks dated back 4.3 billion years 2, a claim that other scientists contested. Work ...
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New Claim For World's Oldest Rocks Dates Back A Whopping 4.16 Billion Years
Not quite a gateway to hell, but northern Canada has a gateway to the Hadean Eon, named after the Greek God of Hell.
Rock discovery offers fresh insights into planet’s earliest history
Scientists employed two established dating techniques, which measure the decay of radioactive elements, to arrive at the refined age. The discovery significantly contributes to understanding Earth's ...