A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent mapping confirms its continental crust, scale, and ancient origins, challenging ...
The idea that Earth has seven continents may need a serious update. In recent years, a large group of geologists has gathered ...
If you thought discovering the 7 continents was a thing of centuries past, you'll be surprised to hear we misplaced an entire continent under the island of Mauritius. New data from crystals on the ...
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About 3,500 feet under the south Pacific sits a piece of land 2 million square miles in size — about half as big as Australia. But scientists can't agree on whether this submerged land mass, called ...
Australia, a unique island continent, is both a country and the smallest continent, yet the sixth-largest nation. It features diverse landscapes, from deserts to rainforests, and boasts unique ...