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Helium dating

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Helium dating is a method used to determine the age of minerals and rocks, particularly those containing uranium or thorium. It is based on the principle of radioactive decay, specifically the alpha decay process, during which uranium or thorium isotopes emit alpha particles. These alpha particles are actually helium nuclei, which get trapped in the surrounding minerals. As uranium or thorium decays, it produces helium over time.

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