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New research improves understanding of ancient landscapes


December 12, 2017

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Geologists use zircon mineral grains to reconstruct what the Earth and its landscapes looked like in ancient times. A new study led by The University of Texas at Austin Jackson School of Geosciences suggests that scientists may be able to better leverage zircon data to understand how landscapes have evolved over time by considering a suite of factors that can skew zircon geochronologic data and interpretation of the origin of sediments.Full Story

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