Re: If only - Pipedot

If only (Score: 2)

by rocks@pipedot.org on 2014-03-17 12:57 (#M8)

unravelling the pre-plate tectonic (>2-3 Ga) and plate tectonic (

Re: If only (Score: 3, Insightful)

by rocks@pipedot.org on 2014-03-17 13:00 (#M9)

comment truncated even after preview for some reason. Is there a problem with the "less than" symbol?

if only unravelling the pre-plate tectonic (greater than 2-3 Ga) and plate tectonic (less than 2-3 Ga) evolution of Earth were as straightforward as unravelling the shrinking of Mercury. Preservation of a complete record of past surface changes on Earth is a dreamer's paradise.

Re: If only (Score: 2, Funny)

by danieldvorkin@pipedot.org on 2014-03-18 04:49 (#MY)

If we sucked away the water and atmosphere, it would be easy. Personally I consider a little difficulty in unraveling the geological record a worthwhile tradeoff. ;)

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