How geologists know how many years passed since a rock formation?

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How geologists know how many years passed since a rock formation?

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Superposition usually as I understand. A layer of rock is thought to be older than the layers above it. This is combined with other methods like the type of fossils found in that layer. Most out cropping a are catalogued in different regions and you can get a range of ages.

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