Scientists Finally Mapped Earth's Eighth Hidden Continent

Podcast: BRIGHT SIDE · Eduval António Mundeia

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

Scientists Finally Mapped Earth's Eighth Hidden Continent 🌍🗺️ For centuries, scientists have studied Earth's continents, oceans, and geological formations. But what if a huge piece of our planet has been hiding in plain sight beneath the ocean? Scientists have investigated a remarkable geological region known as Zealandia, a largely submerged landmass in the southwestern Pacific Ocean that has transformed our understanding of Earth's ancient geography. Unlike the familiar continents, most of Zealandia lies underwater, with only a small portion visible above sea level, including New Zealand and New Caledonia. Its geological history reveals clues about how ancient supercontinents broke apart an...