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Earth is about 4.54 billion years old
Radiometric dating places Earth's age at approximately 4.54 billion years.
Why it is true
Scientists compare the predictable decay of radioactive isotopes in ancient Earth materials, lunar samples, and meteorites. The agreement among those clocks gives the estimate its strength.
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Open U.S. Geological Survey
