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Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'?
Manage episode 345461627 series 2656267
Historical markers peppered around Minnesota help keep the state’s rich history alive. But few are as intriguing — and controversial — as the landmark for Minnesota’s most ancient artifact: the “World’s Oldest Rock.” Eric Roper and Ash Miller discuss the 3.5-billion-year-old history behind this claim on a historical marker in Granite Falls. And they delve into the reasons why Minnesota boasts some very unique geology.
LINKS:
Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'? (August 2022 Curious Minnesota story)
98 episodes
Manage episode 345461627 series 2656267
Historical markers peppered around Minnesota help keep the state’s rich history alive. But few are as intriguing — and controversial — as the landmark for Minnesota’s most ancient artifact: the “World’s Oldest Rock.” Eric Roper and Ash Miller discuss the 3.5-billion-year-old history behind this claim on a historical marker in Granite Falls. And they delve into the reasons why Minnesota boasts some very unique geology.
LINKS:
Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'? (August 2022 Curious Minnesota story)
98 episodes
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