Scientists Read Rocks’ History With Unprecedented Precision

User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 13 vote(s)

Using the custom-built Ultrachron UMass Amherst scientists are assigning dates to the geologic processes that rocks experience with new precision. Credit: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Using the custom-built Ultrachron, UMass Amherst scientists are assigning dates to the geologic processes that rocks experience with new precision. Credit: University of Massachusetts Amherst

Assigning dates to the events in the life of a rock—for example, a collision with a piece of continent, or a journey through the Earth’s crust—has long challenged geologists, as the events themselves can confound evidence of the past.


Full story »
All News summaries from Space & Earth science news
All News summaries for March 12, 2007
Goto Archive PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive Video Goto Archive Editorials Goto Archive Free Magazines Goto Archive Newsletter

News Archive