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science1 year ago

"Discovery of 3.75 Billion Year Old Earth Crust Segment"

Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient segment of Earth's crust, dating back 3.75 billion years, hidden in the mineral zircon found in a Finnish outcrop. This discovery suggests that the foundation of Denmark and Scandinavia originated from Greenland and sheds light on the unique presence of life on Earth compared to other planets. The study also challenges previous assumptions about the formation of continents and adds to the understanding of how continents evolved, providing important clues in the mystery of continental formation across the Earth.