Why don't we find rocks with ages between 4.03 and 4.57 Ga in the Earth's crust?
A) The crust was molten during the Hadean Eon.
B) At the beginning of Earth's history, the planet was heavily bombarded with meteorites.
C) They have been subducted and lost to geologists.
D) Both a and b are correct.
E) Both b and c are correct.

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During the Hadean Eon, the Earth's crust was largely molten, and the planet experienced heavy meteorite bombardment, which destroyed or altered early rocks.

Why Don't We Find Rocks with Ages Between 4