how old is the world?

Answer 1

It is thought that the world is up to 4.6 billion years old. However, this is not conclusive. Last estimate believes to be 6.5 billion years. And the search is still on.

Once upon a time, it was thought that Pluto was a planet. Now it is not. That is science. A long as we live, the search will still be on, on this issue as many. Unless somehow, we find a birth certificate of Earth. and still people will still question it.

Answer 2

According to the Old Testament creation (Genesis) was in the year 3761BC which makes the Earth 5768 years old.

However according to the USGS the best guess is 4.54 billion years old, this based on rock / moon rock samples.

Of course this only covers the period of time when the earth first had a solid crust.

The "World" began as Star Dust long before that, so The World ( as against The Earth) is far older, almost as old as the Sun.

Answer 3

By the world, you mean the earth?..OK
The rocks of the crust contain a substantial (>2%) proportion of the element potassium which in addition to existing as K (Z=19, A=39) also exists as an unstable isotope (Z=19 A=40) due to the extra neutron. This isotope is unstable and decays by positron emission to Argon 40 (Z=18 A=40). the half life is about 1.25M years. in certain non -permeable rock formations this Ar40 remains trapped and its isotopic ratio to that of K40 (sometimes have to process indirectly by neutron bombardment of K39) can be compared. The results show that starting with 100% K40 as part of the K39 naturally occurring in the specimen that the particular rock has been existence for over 4B yrs. There is extremely little probability of natural atmospheric Ar40 permeating the rocks studied and in such consistent proportions. Any 'Young Earth' adherents care to dispute?- I would be fascinated to hear an alternative 6,000 yo explanation!

Answer 4

The big bang was about 13 billion years ago, by the time that the solids and gasses came together as a molten mass about 9 billion years had passed making Earth about 4 billion years old, it took a few billion years for the Earth to cool enough for the miracle of life to start, is`nt nature wonderful.

Answer 5

Decode this lyrics " Where do we go from here?
From the first modern civilization in Egypt to The Renaissance Period?
From the Renaissance period to present time.
How far are we?
Ever wonder how after the Liberation of Freedom from world war two.
We took the wrong turn in kicking the butts of God with " My way"
Revealation 17-20
What do you think?

Answer 6

ALL modern science from astronomy to paleontology indicate the earth is approximately 4.3 billion years old.

Goat herders from the bronze age guessed the earth was a few thousand years old.

Who do you think is right?

Answer 7

4-5 billion years old

Answer 8

Do you want just opinions or authoritative evidence?
The Vedic literature states that Lord Brahmä lives for one breath of Mahä-Vishnu. When Mahä-Vishnu exhales, the material elements and universes emanate from Him, and when He inhales, the universes are destroyed and merge back into His body. Thus the universes and their respective Brahmäs are created and destroyed with every breath of Mahä-Vishnu. The entire cycle—one breath of Mahä-Vishnu, or one lifetime of Brahmä—takes 310 trillion solar years. According to Srimad-Bhägavatam, Brahmä's life is half over at present, which means that this universe has existed, along with all the species, for 155 trillion years.
There are many other contrasts between the Vedic version of creation and other versions—both theistic and atheistic. The Bhägavatam and other Vedic texts analyze the relation of time to the universe and to the Supreme Lord, the role and development of each material element, the origin of gravity, and many other details of the creation. At each step the Vedas reveal a unique understanding of the creative process.
Many people will argue that few if any of the Vedic descriptions can be scientifically proven. But neither can they be "scientifically" disproven. How can you prove or disprove the gigantic form of Mahä-Viñëu?
And why should we not at least consider the Vedic literature as evidence? It is the oldest, most voluminous, and most consistent body of literature known to man, and it contains information not only of the creative process, but of every science human society needs, including medicine, economics, and so on. By its comprehensive nature alone, the Vedic literature deserves serious study by researchers in every field.
Devotees of Krishna accept Vedic statements as evidence—as axiomatic truths—not due merely to the length and detail of the Vedic texts, but because the author of the Vedas is Krishna. In the Bhagavad-gitä Krishna says, "By all the Vedas, I am to be known. Indeed, I am the compiler of Vedänta, and I am the knower of the Vedas." For the devotees, at least, statements made by the Absolute Truth are perfect evidence, irrefutable proof.

Answer 9

Does it really matter? What do you consider as "the world"? How long has something with power existed? I think the obvious answer has to be forever.

Answer 10

A lot older than the Bible claims.