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Pangea break-up, global maps C018 / 0292
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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), due to continental drift. At top, Pangea is shown as it appeared 200 million years ago (at the end of the Triassic Period) as it began to break up. This led to the formation of todays continents. The appearance at 135 million years ago (in the Cretaceous Period) is at middle. At bottom is the continents as they appeared 35 million years ago towards the end of the Eocene Epoch (during the Paleogene Period)
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This print titled "Pangea break-up, global maps" takes us on a journey through the ancient history of our planet. The image showcases three elliptical projections that depict the gradual disintegration of Pangea, the supercontinent that existed approximately 300 million years ago. The top portion of the print reveals Pangea as it appeared 200 million years ago during the Triassic Period when its breakup began. This pivotal event ultimately led to the formation of today's continents, shaping our world as we know it. Moving down to the middle projection, we witness how Pangea further fragmented and evolved over time, reaching a significant milestone at 135 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Finally, at the bottom projection, we are transported to a moment 35 million years ago towards the end of the Eocene Epoch in Earth's history. Here, we observe how continental drift continued to shape and transform our planet's landmasses during this period within Paleogene Era. This remarkable artwork by Claus Lunau from Science Photo Library not only provides an insightful glimpse into prehistoric times but also highlights key concepts such as plate tectonics and geological evolution. It serves as a visual reminder of Earth's ever-changing nature and offers us an opportunity to appreciate both its rich past and dynamic present.
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