Scientists Rewrite the Story of Earth’s First Continents With a Fiery New Twist
New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth’s first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep mantle plumes rising from within the planet. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered new insights into how Earth’s first continents came into existence over 2.5 billion years ago during the Archean era. [...]
New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth’s first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep mantle plumes rising from within the planet. Researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered new insights into how Earth’s first continents came into existence over 2.5 billion years ago during the Archean era. [...] What's Your Reaction?
