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Great Unconformity linked to deep Earth mantle processes

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Scientists have identified the deep Earth mantle as the origin of the Great Unconformity, a massive gap in Earth's geological record representing over a billion years of lost history. This phenomenon, where Cambrian-era sandstone directly overlies ancient basement rocks, is thought to have been caused by the erosion of supercontinents breaking apart. The researchers' models suggest this process explains the Great Unconformity's prevalence in North America and its role in shaping global landscapes, potentially setting the stage for the Cambrian explosion of complex life. AI

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Great Unconformity linked to deep Earth mantle processes

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Becky Ferreira ·

    How Earth Lost a Billion Years of Its History

    Earth is missing a huge chunk of its geological record before the Cambrian period 538 million years ago, when complex life emerged. A new study suggests that the gap was caused by the rise and fall of ancient supercontinents.

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