The laws of stratigraphy, used for relative dating.
The data seem to indicate that the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. This conclusion is supported by multiple lines of scientific evidence.
The Bible teaches that the earth was created in six literal days, yet current scientific evidence indicates that the earth is about 4.5 billion years old.
| Method | Measured Age | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Meteorite Dating | 4.56 billion years | Carbonaceous chondrite meteorites from the solar system's formation. |
| Uranium-Lead Decay | 4.54 billion years | Dating zircon crystals. |
| Potassium-Argon Decay | 4.3 billion years | Dating volcanic rock formations. |
| Dating of Lunar Samples | 4.4 billion years | From the Apollo Missions. |
| Ocean Floor Stripes | Over 200 million years | Magnetic stripes record Earth's magnetic reversals. |
| Ice Core Sampling | Over 800,000 years | Analysis of ice layers and trapped gases. |
| Tree Rings | Over 12,000 years | Annual records in tree rings. |
The laws of stratigraphy, used for relative dating.
An image of geological layers in the Grand Canyon and their approximate dates.