Earth’s oldest crater really is over 3 billion years old

1 · Mappingignorance · June 24, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the discovery of Earth's oldest crater, which is over 3 billion years old, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It highlights the remarkable preservation of ancient volcanic rocks and their historical significance. The article is written by Chris Kirkland, a professor of Geochronology, and is part of a scientific exploration of geological history.