Tag: Earth

  • How do we know the age of the Earth?

    How do we know the age of the Earth?

    The age of the Earth is estimated using various scientific methods, and one of the most widely accepted methods is the radiometric dating of rocks and minerals. Here’s a brief overview of how this works: Radiometric Dating: Radiometric dating relies on the decay of radioactive isotopes. Certain elements in rocks and minerals contain radioactive isotopes…