Today, we will discuss a place where everything was once together and then became separate. Yes, today we'll talk about Pangaea. So, let's get started!
About Pangaea
Host: Pangaea was an ancient landmass that existed before the modern continents formed. It comprised major landmasses of Earth – Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Australia, Antarctica, and India – all interconnected. But how did this happen?
Formation of Pangaea
Host: Friends, about 300 million years ago, changes started occurring in Earth's landmasses. These changes continued over time, until a point when all these landmasses were united. It was during this time that Pangaea came into existence.
Separation of Pangaea's Landmasses
Host: As time passed, Earth's tectonic plates (the Earth's crustal pieces) began moving in different directions. Slowly, these tectonic plates started moving towards separate directions. This process is known as "continental drift." As these plates moved, the parts of Pangaea began to separate.
Formation of Earth's Current Continents
Host: After the separation of Pangaea's landmasses, the modern continents that we know today took shape. These continents are Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Australia, Antarctica, and India. They divided into separate parts.
Effects of Pangaea's Separation
Host: Friends, the separation of Pangaea led to various changes on Earth. Weather patterns, volcanoes, mountains, oceans, rivers, and even the impact on animals and plants underwent transformation. Nature changed its form and brought about new species of animals and plants.
The Puzzle of Pangaea
Host: Even today, scientists are involved in the search for Pangaea. Foreign scientists have focused on understanding Pangaea and have proven through experiments that it was indeed a supercontinent of the ancient past. They have gathered various forms of evidence, such as fossils from coastlines, volcanic activity, and studies of rock formations and metals in mountains.
