As new methods allow scientists to look ever-deeper into the past, some are now arguing that plate tectonics emerged very soon after Earth's formation, perhaps predating life itself.
Most scientists think it's not a coincidence that Earth is the only known planet with plate tectonics and life, suggesting a critical link between the two.
Plate tectonics pulls carbon from the planet's surface and atmosphere, stabilizing the climate, while pushing life-fostering minerals and molecules toward the surface.
Jesse Reimink states, 'The only way we can reliably see a long-term history is on our own planet,' highlighting the significance of Earth in understanding life's evolution.
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