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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