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What Earth Looked Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago

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Ancient Rocks and Tectonic Mysteries

This chapter explores the movement of ancient rocks in Australia, highlighting their journey from tropics to mid-latitudes, which reveals significant tectonic activity over 3.2 billion years. It also investigates the implications of this movement for the existence of liquid water on early Earth and the role of plate tectonics in regulating the planet's climate.

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