Earth Might Have An 8th Continent #shorts

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Earth Might Have An 8th Continent #shorts

Earth might have an eighth continent, and its location might blow your mind. In 1895, a geologist
proposed that New Zealand had a hidden secret. He suggested that the country was actually
the peak of a mountain range and mostly submerged under the Pacific Ocean, with only parts
like New Zealand and New Caledonia above water. And the hidden continent is called
“Zealandia”. Zealandia sits about 3,280 feet below sea level. Evidence shows it's a distinct
continent, separated from Australia by a strip of oceanic crust. Even though Zealandia meets
the geological criteria for a continent, its recognition on world maps will depend on geographers
and politicians, not just scientists. Recognizing Zealandia could lead to a more accurate
understanding of Earth's geology and tectonics, though it might not change current seismic
maps.

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