According to the calculations of scientists, the age of the earth is already 4 billion to 4.6 billion years old. This calculation result has a scientific basis.
The Earth is an ancient planet that exists in the solar system, and as humans living on this planet, they are curious to know what the age of the Earth really is. Let’s find out together.
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At present, archaeological circles have found that the age of the oldest rock on earth is 4.3 billion years old.
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The Age of the Earth is divided into astronomical age and geological age. The age of the Earth in general refers to the astronomical age of the Earth.
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In the 20th century, scientists invented an estimation method called isotope geology, which is now considered to be the best way to estimate the age of the Earth.
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During the 1960s, scientists measured rock samples taken from the lunar surface and found that the moon was between 4.6 billion years old. This is used to estimate the age of the Earth and the moon.
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At present, the most recognized nebula theory believes that the formation time of celestial bodies in the solar system is almost the same, so it is inferred that the age of the earth is 4.6 billion years.
