Event Brief
Feb 24, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Scientists Announce Oldest Fragment of Earth's Crust
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On Feb. 24, 2014, a 4.4 billion-year-old zircon crystal from Australia was confirmed as the oldest fragment of Earth's crust.
WHO: Scientists
WHAT: Announcement of the oldest-known fragment from Earth's crust
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: To confirm the age of the zircon crystal as the oldest fragment
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