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By studying river crystals in Finland, researchers have identified traces of a hidden chunk of Earth's crust from the heart of an ancient continent, a new study has found.
The study sheds light on the formation and growth of Archean cratons, the oldest parts of the continental crust that formed during the Precambrian's Archean era , when life first arose. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Previous research uncovered evidence for early Archean crust in the Pudasjärvi and Suomujärvi regions of Finland, according to the study.
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