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2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (622+ words) Europe - Geology, Tectonics, Plate Boundaries: The geologic record of the continent of Europe is a classic example of how a continent has grown through time. The Precambrian rocks in Europe range in age from about 3. 8 billion to 541 million years. They…...

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