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Ancient Rocks in Canada May Be Earth's Oldest
6/27/2025
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- Rocks in the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, Canada, could be the oldest on Earth, dating back an astonishing 4.16 billion years. This groundbreaking discovery, derived from two isotopic dating methods, promises to deepen our understanding of Earth's formative years, even as debates about dating accuracy continue to swirl.
