Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt

The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt is a region in Quebec, Canada, notable for containing some of Earth’s oldest rocks, dating back nearly 4 billion years. These rocks provide valuable clues about the early Earth’s formation and the origins of its crust. The belt includes ancient volcanic and sedimentary rocks that have been used by scientists to study the planet’s primitive geological processes, including the development of its first continents and conditions that may have supported early life. Its study helps us understand the Earth's early history and the processes that shaped our planet.