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March 31, 2026 at 04:48 PM
When Did the Earth's Crust Start to Shift? Scientists Uncover Evidence of Plate Tectonics Happening 3.48 Billion Years Ago
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have uncovered the oldest direct evidence of tectonic plate movement, dating back 3.48 billion years, a major discovery in understanding Earth's geological past.
plate tectonics
geology
scientific discovery
Earth's history