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The oldest rock of terrestrial origin (i.e. the whole rock was formed here on Earth at the same time) is the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone in Canada. It has been dates as 4.28 billion years old.
The oldest single thing yet found that is known to have been formed on Earth is a zircon crystal which was located in Western Australia within a metamorphic gneiss which was part of the Narryer Gneiss Terrane. It has been dated at 4.404 Ga (4.404 billion years old) however the rock it is in is younger than this.
The oldest rock ever found on Earth is actually a meteorite so was not formed here. It is estimated to have an age of around 4.56 billion years so is roughly the same age as the Earth.
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What is the oldest fossil ever found and where was it discovered?
The oldest fossil ever found is a microbe-like organism called a stromatolite, which is estimated to be around 3.5 billion years old. It was discovered in Western Australia.
Where would I find the oldest rock on the ocean floor?
The oldest rock on the ocean floor can be found in the central parts of the ocean basins, particularly in regions known as abyssal plains. These rocks are generally around 200 million years old or older.
What is the oldest Earth rock?
Currently the oldest insitu rock layers of terrestrial origin were discovered by Dr. Jonathan O'Neil and his colleagues, whose work published in September of 2008, revealed rocks as old as 4.28 billion years of age in Northern Quebec, along the Hudson's Bay coast, 40 km south of Inukjuak. This area is known as the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone belt. They were dated by measuring the decay of the element neodymium-142 which was present in the rock.However this is either the oldest rock material of Earth origin or the oldest rock material found on Earth.For further information, please see the related links below.For information on the oldest material of terrestrial origin and the oldest material found on Earth please see the related questions.
Where are the oldest and youngest layers of rock?
The simple answer is that the old rock is at the bottom and the young rock is at the top. But sometimes the Earth has folded its skin over so it's all sideways or even upside down. You can see seashells at 5,000 metres up the Himalayas. The newest rocks are those formed where the crust is spreading, or as lava flows from volcanoes. This rock was liquified and mixed in its magma form. The oldest rocks are near the centers of continents, mainly underground but occasionally exposed by upthrust folding and/or erosion.
Which is the oldest rocks in India?
The Dharwar Craton in southern India contains some of the oldest rocks in India, which date back to around 3.1 - 3.4 billion years. These rocks are predominantly found in areas like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
How old are the oldest rocks found on the moons?
The oldest rock's found on the moon are 4.0 billion years old.
When was the oldest rudder found?
The oldest rudder ever found was in 1880 in an old church. It was carved into the wall of the church.
How old is the oldest sedimentary rock found in the interior plains?
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What is the oldest rock?
The oldest rock has been found in yellowknife, Northwest territories an dthey about 4 billion years old.. hahaha im smart :)
Some of the oldest rocks ever found have been estimated to be about 3.5 billion years old. Is it likely that these rocks were present when Earth was first formed?
No, rock material is constantly recycled on Earth as rock is melted into magma.
What is the oldest bone ever found?
The oldest bones ever found are approximately 300 million years old and belong to a species called Ossirarus kamylaris. These bones were discovered in 2004 in Texas, USA.
What is the oldest fossil ever found and where was it discovered?
The oldest fossil ever found is a microbe-like organism called a stromatolite, which is estimated to be around 3.5 billion years old. It was discovered in Western Australia.
Is granite the oldest rock in the world?
No, granite is not the oldest rock in the world. Some of the oldest rocks on Earth are found in Western Australia and are over 4 billion years old, while granite typically ranges from 300 million to 3 billion years old.
Where do you find the oldest rock?
The oldest rocks on Earth are usually found in regions known as cratons, which are stable ancient continental landmasses. These rocks can be found in places such as Western Australia, Canada, and South Africa. The oldest known rock on Earth is found in Western Australia and is about 4.4 billion years old.
Did scientists find corn cobs that are 15000 years old?
No, the oldest corncobs ever found were 5,000 years old.
How old is the oldest rock?
The oldest rock of terrestrial origin (i.e. the whole rock was formed here on Earth at the same time) is the Nuvvuagittuq greenstone in Canada. It has been dates as 4.28 billion years old. The oldest single thing yet found that is known to have been formed on Earth is a zircon crystal which was located in Western Australia within a metamorphic gneiss which was part of the Narryer Gneiss Terrane. It has been dated at 4.404 Ga (4.404 billion years old) however the rock it is in is younger than this. The oldest rock ever found on Earth is actually a meteorite so was not formed here. It is estimated to have an age of around 4.56 billion years so is roughly the same age as the Earth.
How long a snail live for?
5-10 years. the oldest snail ever found was 15 years old
