Supercontinent Collection

Continental drift after 250 million years, showing the supercontinent of Pangea Ultima, which was named for the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Earth at time of Pangea
Future Earth. Computer artwork of the position of Earths continents around 250 million years in the future. A new supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, has formed

Western hemisphere of the Earth during the Early Jurassic period
This is how the western hemisphere of the Earth may have appeared 200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period. North is at the top

Snowball Earth, artwork C018 / 8568
Snowball Earth, artwork

Earth supercontinents, artwork C015 / 1916
Earth supercontinents. Artwork showing three of the supercontinents that have formed during the history of the Earth. From top to bottom, and oldest to youngest

Pangea prehistoric landscape, artwork
Pangea prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Pangea supercontinent (300 to 200 million years ago) during the Paleozoic Era and Mesozoic Era

Pangea break-up, global maps C018 / 0292
Pangea break-up, global maps (elliptical projections). The Pangea supercontinent formed about 300 million years ago, in the late Paleozoic Era (around the start of the Permian Period)

A moon rises over a young world. Concept inspired by the ancient continent Gondwanaland

View of Earth 650 million years ago during the Marinoan glaciation
This is how the Earth may have appeared about 650 million years ago during a period when snow and ice may have covered most, if not all, of the Earths surface and oceans

Planet Earth 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian period
This is how the Earth may have appeared 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian Snowball Earth period. The worldwide glaciers have melted and the ocean is largely liquid again

Eduard Suess (1831-1914) Austrian geologist, born in London. He proposed the previous existence of an old supercontinent which he named Gondwanaland (1861) and the Tethys ocean

Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
Rodinia prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Rodinia supercontinent (1.1 billion to 750 million years ago) during the Neoproterozoic Era

Kenorland prehistoric landscape, artwork
Kenorland prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Kenorland supercontinent (2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago) during the Archean Era and Proterozoic Era

Prehistoric flying insect, artwork. This flying insect lived at the time of the Pangea supercontinent (300 to 200 million years ago) during the Paleozoic Era and Mesozoic Era

Prehistoric Earth 550 million years ago
Pannotia. Artwork of prehistoric Earth with its land mass formed as one supercontinent, known as Pannotia, or the Vendian supercontinent

Continental drift, 200 million years ago, showing the Earth at the time of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea. This supercontinent formed around 300 million years ago

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"Supercontinent: Unveiling the Earth's Ancient Puzzle" Travel back in time, 250 million years ago, when the phenomenon of continental drift was at its peak. The Earth existed as a single massive landmass known as Pangea, where all continents were interconnected like an intricate jigsaw puzzle. This extraordinary era witnessed a unique planetary configuration that shaped our world. Imagine standing on this ancient supercontinent during the Early Jurassic period and gazing towards the western hemisphere. As a moon rises over this young world, you can't help but marvel at its breathtaking beauty and vastness. But let's rewind even further to 650 million years ago during the Marinoan glaciation. The planet was gripped by Snowball Earth, with ice covering almost every corner, and is an awe-inspiring sight to behold - a frozen wonderland stretching far beyond what meets the eye. Before Pangea came into existence, there was Rodinia - another supercontinent that dominated our planet around one billion years ago. Eduard Suess, an Austrian geologist born in London during the 19th century, proposed this concept of ancient landmasses shaping Earth's history. Artworks depicting prehistoric landscapes such as Kenorland and Rodinia allow us to visualize these incredible worlds that once thrived on our planet. They offer glimpses into forgotten times when life took different forms and ecosystems flourished across vast terrains. Fast forward to 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian period; Planet Earth emerges from its icy slumber after enduring extreme climatic conditions for millions of years. Life begins to reemerge slowly but surely amidst changing environments and evolving geological formations. The concept of supercontinents has fascinated scientists throughout history due to their profound impact on shaping our planet's geography and biodiversity. These colossal landmasses have left behind imprints etched deep within rocks and fossils – remnants of past epochs waiting patiently to be discovered.