"Unearthing Earth's Ancient Secrets: Strange Pacific Rock Formations Shed Light on Early Earth"

Scientists have discovered evidence of some of the earliest known earthquakes in 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from the Barberton Greenstone Belt in Africa, shedding light on early plate tectonics and conditions when life first evolved. The rocks resemble those in New Zealand that have experienced earthquake-triggered submarine landslides, suggesting a prolonged period of shaking. The findings hint at the role of subduction zones in creating conditions for life and offer insights into Earth's early geological history.