In this episode, learn how geologists are still discovering new information about plate tectonics that formed our world. Oh, and we totally geek out about carbon-dating & other ways to tell how old the earth really is!
Suggested Reading:
-Reiners P.,Ehlers T., & Zeitler P. “Past, Present, and Future of Thermochronolgy.” (2005)
-Stanley et al. “Erosion patterns and mantle sources of topographic change across the southern African Plateau derived from the shallow and deep records of kimberlites.” (September 2015)
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Thanks to www.bensound.com/ for the intro/outro
