Ancient rocks reveal how water shaped Earth 3.1 billion years ago (IMAGE)

Adelaide University

Ancient rocks reveal how water shaped Earth 3.1 billion years ago

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An example of variolitic pillow lavas in the Whundo Group. The black spots are a feature known as varioles, which form in water-rich lavas

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