PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Chris and Jesse
Are These Earth's Oldest Rocks?
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Feb 20, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Get ready to dig deep into the geological weeds with Dr. Jesse Reimink and Chris Bolhuis as they tackle the rock-solid debate about Earth's oldest rocks! Is the Ujaraaluk unit in Northern Quebec truly 4.25 billion years old? Or is it just a rocky mix-up? We meticulously break down isotope geochemistry, hydrothermal beauties, and field observations. Discover how extinct isotope systems shed light on our planet's fiendishly old secrets. Plus, we'll uncover the realities of cross-cutting relatio...