Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada. The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt has long been known for its ancient rocks - plains of streaked gray stone on the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in Quebec. But researchers disagree on exactly how old they are.

Canadian scientists found the oldest known rocks on Earth - dating back 4.16 billion years - shedding light on our planet’s earliest history.

Scientists have identified what may be Earth's oldest rocks following new research into the formations. The discovery centres on the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, situated along Hudson Bay's eastern shore in Quebec.