Unveiling Earth's Evolution: Insights from 450-Million-Year-Old Diamonds

Ancient superdeep diamonds, formed between 650 and 450 million years ago beneath the supercontinent Gondwana, have provided valuable insights into the formation, stabilization, and movement of supercontinents. Analyzed by an international team, these diamonds act as durable records of the Earth's supercontinent cycles, revealing previously unknown geologic processes. By dating the inclusions inside the diamonds, the researchers traced how material was added to the base of Gondwana, contributing to the growth of the supercontinent. The diamonds also shed light on the early evolution of life on Earth and the unique characteristics of our planet.