A 2012 study, illustrated above, argues that plate tectonics can only be a useful model up to the last three billion years. It is a geologic work in progress. Recall it has only been studied since about 1967.
A 2012 study, illustrated above, argues that plate tectonics can only be a useful model up to the last three billion years. It is a geologic work in progress. Recall it has only been studied since about 1967.
How were the dates determined and what assumptions were conveniently overlooked?
I still remember that, as a kid, in the 50s/60s, we were cautioned to ignore the similarity of the coast lines of Africa and South America across the S. Atlantic.
Nothing to see here; Move along. Scientific Consensus and all that...
Ironic that the word Science is in the title.