The Ancient Supercontinent Pangea: A Fascinating Look at Earth’s History Did you know that North America was once connected to Africa, South America, and Europe? Around 300 to 200 million years ago, these continents were part of a massive landmass called Pangea. This prehistoric supercontinent played a crucial role in shaping today’s world, influencing everything from … [Read more...] about The Lost Connection: When North America Was Part of Africa, South America, and Europe
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The Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas: Once United as the Central Pangean Mountains
The Scottish Highlands, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Atlas Mountains may seem like distinct and separate ranges today, but they were once part of a massive mountain chain that stretched across the ancient supercontinent of Pangaea. This ancient ridge, known as the Central Pangean Mountains, played a crucial role in shaping Earth's geological history. The Formation of … [Read more...] about The Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas: Once United as the Central Pangean Mountains