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Earth supercontinents, artwork C015 / 1916
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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, they are (dates in brackets): Kenorland (2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago), Rodinia (1.1 billion to 750 million years ago), and Pangea (300 million to 200 million years ago). All three formed when continental drift and plate tectonics brought together most of the Earths land mass in a single supercontinent. Supercontinents have large land interiors and are surrounded by a superocean, both of which can have a marked effect on global and local climate, with powerful monsoons and glaciation
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This artwork, titled "Earth Supercontinents" takes us on a journey through the history of our planet. In this print, we witness the formation and evolution of three remarkable supercontinents that have shaped Earth's landscape over billions of years. From top to bottom, we are introduced to Kenorland, Rodinia, and Pangea - each representing distinct periods in geological time. Kenorland emerged 2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago, followed by Rodinia from 1.1 billion to 750 million years ago. Finally, Pangea took center stage around 300 to 200 million years ago. The artist skillfully portrays these ancient landmasses coming together as a result of continental drift and plate tectonics. As they merge into supercontinents, vast land interiors are formed while being surrounded by expansive superoceans. This thought-provoking illustration reminds us of the profound impact that supercontinents can have on global and local climates throughout history. The presence of large land masses combined with surrounding superoceans creates climatic phenomena such as powerful monsoons and glaciation. Through this mesmerizing depiction, we gain insight into Earth's ever-changing geography and its influence on climate patterns across millions of years. It serves as a testament to the dynamic nature of our planet and highlights the intricate relationship between geology and climate change. Henning Dalhoff's artwork beautifully captures the essence of Earth science while evoking curiosity about our planet's prehistoric past.
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