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Proofs of Evolution: A Mediocre Debate (Faith, robinrohan and their invitees)

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lfen

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Message 164 of 295 (278558)
01-12-2006 10:40 PM

Reply to: Message 162 by robinrohan
01-01-2006 9:20 AM

Re: The age of the Earth

Excuse me for butting in but here is a succinct explanation for the phenomena you are discussing.

How is the Atomic Clock Set?

When rocks are heated to the melting point, any Ar-40 contained in them is released into the atmosphere. When the rock recrystallizes it becomes impermeable to gasses again. As the K-40 in the rock decays into Ar-40, the gas is trapped in the rock.

http://id-archserve.ucsb.edu/..._Potassium_Argon_Dating.html

Hope this helps,

lfen

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