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Ancient Earth's Crust Reveals New Geological Timeline

4/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study uncovers that the Earth's crust today mirrors its ancient "protocrust," reshaping our understanding of geological history. This revelation suggests that the intricate dance of plate tectonics may have started much later, between 3.2 and 2.7 billion years ago, rather than emerging right after the planet's formation.

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A groundbreaking study uncovers that the Earth's crust today mirrors its ancient "protocrust," reshaping our understanding of geological history. This revelation suggests that the intricate dance of plate tectonics may have started much later, between 3.2 and 2.7 billion years ago, rather than emerging right after the planet's formation.