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Age of the Earth's surface (based on age of last thermo-tectonic event)

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Map courtesy: U.S. Geological Survey

Questions for thought

  1. Which is significantly older, continental or oceanic curst?
  2. What is the "age" of a rock? When is a rock considered to be zero age?
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