Scientists discover a new fossil that they expect is at least three million years old. To estimate the age of the fossil they would most likely

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Radiocarbon dating is effective for organic materials up to about 50,000 years old, making it unsuitable for a fossil expected to be at least three million years old. Searching for layers of volcanic ash in rock layers above and below the fossil's location can provide a more accurate dating method for such ancient fossils, as this technique relies on the dating of volcanic ash layers (using methods such as potassium-argon dating) which can date back millions of years.

Scientists Discover a New Fossil That They Expect Is at Least