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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. This is how the Earth was thought to look between 600-540 million years ago. Pannotia was thought to exist for only a short period, before splitting into four continents: Laurentia, Baltica, Siberia and Gondwana. These continents would later join again to form the supercontinent known as Pangaea 300 million years ago. Continents come together or break apart over the surface of the Earth as a result of movements in the fluid mantle below the crust. Several such supercontinents have formed in the 4.5-billion-year history of the Earth
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This artwork takes us back in time, 550 million years ago, to witness the awe-inspiring sight of Prehistoric Earth. The image depicts a moment when our planet's land mass was united as one colossal supercontinent known as Pannotia or the Vendian supercontinent. During this era, between 600-540 million years ago, Pannotia existed for a relatively short period before fragmenting into four separate continents: Laurentia, Baltica, Siberia, and Gondwana. The dynamic nature of our planet is beautifully illustrated here as we observe how these continents would later reunite again to form another legendary supercontinent called Pangaea around 300 million years ago. Such continental movements are driven by the fluid mantle beneath Earth's crust and have shaped our world throughout its 4.5-billion-year history. This mesmerizing illustration not only showcases the geological wonders of early Earth but also highlights key concepts in geophysics such as plate tectonics and continental drift. It serves as a reminder that over time, continents continuously come together or break apart on the surface of our ever-evolving planet. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this significant moment in Earth's history through their exceptional artistry and scientific expertise. This print invites us to marvel at the immense forces that have shaped our world and encourages further exploration into prehistoric earth science.
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