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The rocks of "greenstone belts" some of which date to almost 4 billion years ago are the oldest intact rocks.

Some individual zircon crystals found in much younger rocks date to 4.4 billion years ago.

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Where are the oldest rocks on Earth found?

The oldest rocks on Earth are found in Western Australia, in the Pilbara region. These rocks are estimated to be around 4 billion years old, providing valuable insights into the early history of our planet.


Which rock is most likely the oldest?

Probablly Bill Haley's Comets they are rockabilly they are the first rock n roll band with songs like rock around the clock from 1953


Which area is most likely the oldest section of rock?

The stable interior of continents, known as cratons, is most likely to contain the oldest rocks on Earth. These rocks can date back several billion years to the formation of the planet. Regions like the Canadian Shield and Australian Outback are examples of areas where some of the oldest rocks can be found.


Some of the oldest rocks ever found have been estimated to be 3.5 billion years old is t likely that these rocks were present when earth was first formed?

No, it is unlikely that these 3.5 billion-year-old rocks were present at Earth's formation. The Earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and the oldest rocks represent only a fraction of that history. Initially, the Earth was molten, and solid crust formation took place later as the planet cooled. Therefore, the rocks we find today are remnants of processes that occurred after the planet's initial formation.


How do the ages of the oldest sediments compare to the ages of the oldest continental rocks?

The oldest sediments are generally younger than the oldest continental rocks. Sediments are continuously being deposited on the Earth's surface, while continental rocks have undergone processes of solidification and deformation over billions of years. This means that the oldest continental rocks are usually much older than the oldest sediments.


Why must the earth be older than its oldest rocks?

Two points here: rocks are solidified material--early Earth was molten. The first rocks appeared after the molten Earth cooled somewhat. Secondly, Earth's rocks are constantly being recycled through the 'rock cycle'. The oldest rocks on Earth have somehow survived those recycling efforts, but no rock found on Earth (other than some meteorites) is as old as the planet.


Are the oldest rocks on land or in the ocean?

The oldest rocks are typically found on land, as they have not been eroded away by oceanic processes. The oldest known rocks on Earth are found in Western Australia and are estimated to be around 4 billion years old.


What is Oldest dwarf planet?

The oldest dwarf planet is Ceres. See related links for more information.


When looking at rocks where do you generally find the oldest rocks?

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Planet made up of rocks?

The planet that is made up of rocks is Neptune


Which planet is a planet of rocks and ice?

The planet is Pluto, but Pluto is not a planet anymore so no planet has rock and ice in the middle.


Where would you find the oldest crust?

You would find the oldest crust on Earth in certain parts of continental areas, such as the Canadian Shield or parts of Western Australia. These areas contain rocks that are over 3 billion years old, making them some of the oldest crust on the planet.