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Continental Drift
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Continental Drift
5 diagrams illustrating the positions of the continents 380 mya, 200 mya, 135 mya, 50 mya and the present
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1. Title: "Continental Drift: A Geological Journey Through Time". This print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating insight into the geological phenomenon known as Continental Drift. The five diagrams illustrate the positions of the continents at various stages throughout Earth's history: 380 million years ago (mya), 200 mya, 135 mya, 50 mya, and the present. The first diagram, depicting the continents 380 mya ago, shows the early configuration of landmasses. At this stage, the continents were largely assembled into a single supercontinent, Pannotia. The second diagram, from 200 mya, reveals the emergence of Laurasia and Gondwana, the two major continents at that time. The third diagram, from 135 mya, illustrates the beginning of the break-up of Gondwana. Africa, Antarctica, India, and South America started to drift apart, while Europe and North America were still connected. The fourth diagram, from 50 mya, shows the continents in their current positions, with the Atlantic Ocean widening and the Indian subcontinent beginning its collision with Asia. The final diagram represents the present-day configuration of continents. Continental Drift, a fundamental concept in plate tectonics, has significantly shaped our planet's geography and continues to influence its biosphere and climate. This print is an essential addition to any collection focused on geology, history, or earth sciences. Keywords: plate tectonics, world, historical, geology, geological, illustration, drawing, earth, continent, continental drift, diagram, stage, continental drift, tectonics, landmass, techtonic.
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