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Ancient Crust Study Challenges Long-Held Geological Theories

4/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that Earth's primordial crust, dating back over 4.5 billion years, bore chemical traits akin to continental rocks. This revelation, spearheaded by Professor Simon Turner, shakes up long-held notions about plate tectonics, offering fresh perspectives on the formation of our planet's crust and its evolution in the cosmos.

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A groundbreaking study in Nature uncovers that Earth's primordial crust, dating back over 4.5 billion years, bore chemical traits akin to continental rocks. This revelation, spearheaded by Professor Simon Turner, shakes up long-held notions about plate tectonics, offering fresh perspectives on the formation of our planet's crust and its evolution in the cosmos.