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Scientists Discover Potentially Earth's Oldest Rocks Dating Back 4.16 Billion Years

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Scientists Discover Potentially Earth's Oldest Rocks Dating Back 4.16 Billion Years
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Scientists have identified rocks in Canada's Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt that are approximately 4.16 billion years old, potentially making them the oldest on Earth, providing valuable insights into Earth's early formation and history.

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  1. These may be the oldest rocks on Earth  CBS News
  2. 4-Billion-Year-Old Stripey Rocks in Canada May Be The Oldest on Earth  ScienceAlert
  3. These rocks are probably the last remains of Earth's early crust  New Scientist
  4. Scientists say they have identified Earth’s oldest rocks. It could reveal an unknown chapter in our planet’s history  ABC17NEWS
  5. New Claim For World's Oldest Rocks Dates Back A Whopping 4.16 Billion Years  IFLScience

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