In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive deep into the fascinating topic of the age of the Earth and how planets form. We talk about why the age of the Earth is estimated to be around 4.55 billion years and the scientific methods behind determining this age, dating back to the 1955 discovery by Claire Patterson. We discuss the processes involved in planet formation from the solar nebula, the role of uranium and lead isotopes in dating rocks and minerals, the impact of planetary events such as t...