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How Plate Tectonics Built Our Continents - Explained By Geologists

The dance of the continents has been reshaping Earth for billions of years, creating the landscapes we walk on today. Scientists are unlocking secrets about how plate tectonics forged our modern world ...
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The earth machine : the science of a dynamic planet / Edmond A. Mathez and James D. Webster

Part I: How has Earth evolved? -- The birth of planet Earth -- Learning the age of Earth -- The evolution of continents -- Life and conditions on early Earth -- Reading rocks: the story of the Grand ...
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15 facts about the world’s continents you should know (but probably don’t)

Most people can point to the seven continents on a map, but the actual reality of these massive landmasses is […] ...
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95 Percent Of The World’s Youngest, Smallest, And Most Mysterious Continent Is Underwater

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...
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Continental splits spark new volcanic activity for tens of millions of years

Continents drift apart in slow, powerful motions that reshape the world above and below your feet. A new study now shows that when continents split, they also shed parts of their deep roots. Those ...