Is the Mystery of Earths 1.2 Billion Missing Years Solved SciShow News

The video explores the Great Unconformity, a geological mystery where over a billion years of Earth's history is missing. Researchers propose that massive glaciers during the Snowball Earth period eroded these layers, with evidence from zircon crystals and impact craters supporting this theory. The study suggests that this erosion may have contributed to the Cambrian explosion of life. However, questions remain about the timing and causes of these events, prompting further research.

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