Unveiling Zealandia: The Long-Lost 8th Continent Resurfaces

Zealandia, the world's eighth continent, has been largely submerged underwater for the past 25 million years. Scientists have recently released the most accurate map of Zealandia, uncovering its geology and shedding light on its formation. Zealandia is believed to have formed around 83 million years ago when the supercontinent of Gondwana started to break up. It was stretched and pulled apart by tectonic forces, creating ruptures that later became oceanic crust. The study also revealed that Zealandia and West Antarctica were once connected. However, due to its underwater nature, much of Zealandia's secrets are still unknown.