Zealandia drilling unveils secrets of once-hidden continent's past

Scientists recently gathered more clues into the history of Earth's new continent, Zealandia. The seventh continent that was hiding in plain sight until a new study backed up its existence this year is mostly submerged. But after drilling expeditions, researchers think the landmass was once closer to land level, allowing animals and plants to move across continents. Related: Geologists find seventh continent hiding in plain sight Via The Guardian Images via

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