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What Earth Looked Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago

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Unearthing Ancient Rocks

This chapter explores the challenges and beauty of studying ancient rocks in Northwest Australia's Pilbara region, highlighting their significance in understanding Earth's geological history. The discussion includes the scientific methods used to analyze magnetic minerals in rocks to trace their formation and movements over 3 billion years.

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