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A) The continents 175 million years ago. B) The continents 50 million years ago. Figs 65 & 67 from The Age of the Earth. See also < a href= http://piclib.nhm.ac.uk/results.asp?image=006930 > 006930< /a>
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1. Title: Continental Drift: A Geological Journey Through Time Figures 65 and 67 from "The Age of the Earth" provide a fascinating glimpse into the past, illustrating the movement and shifting positions of continents over a span of approximately 125 million years. These diagrams, A and B, depict the positions of the continents around 175 million and 50 million years ago, respectively. A. Around 175 million years ago, the continents appeared fragmented and dispersed, with Pangaea, the supercontinent, beginning to break apart. The northern hemisphere was dominated by Laurasia, while the southern hemisphere was home to Gondwana. The Atlantic Ocean was just starting to form, while the Indian subcontinent was still attached to Antarctica. B. Fast forward to around 50 million years ago, and significant changes have taken place. The continents have continued to drift apart, leading to the formation of the North and South Atlantic Oceans. Europe and North America have moved further apart, while India has separated from Antarctica and begun its journey towards the Eurasian continent. The continental drift, a fundamental concept in the field of geology and tectonics, describes the large-scale movement of the Earth's landmasses over geological timescales. This process, driven by the movement of the underlying tectonic plates, has shaped the Earth's geography and continues to influence our planet today. These continental drift diagrams offer a captivating visual representation of the Earth's dynamic history, providing valuable insights into the geological processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years. [For more information on continental drift and related topics, please visit the following links: 1.
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