Scientists have illustrated the dramatic movement of entire continents over vast periods of time. Earth’s appearance has changed significantly throughout its 4.5 billion-year history, as demonstrated by tectonic plate movement. According to Unilad, geologists have used advanced modeling to trace how the planet’s landmasses have shifted and evolved. Researchers are continually seeking to understand the massive forces that shaped the continents we know today. Given Earth’s constant state of change, this is no easy task. A newly released video showcases our current understanding of tectonic shifts over the past 1.8 billion years. The immense effort and data required to accurately visualize these movements reflect decades of research. This video model accompanies a research paper published in the November 2024 issue of Geoscience Frontiers. It begins with a familiar map of Earth, then rewinds to around 200 million years ago, when all the continents were united as the supercontinent Pangea. From there, it illustrates the dynamic journey of land masses as they drift across the globe. To create the model, scientists relied on previously published maps, geological data on tectonic basins, volcanic activity, and evidence from mountain-building processes. The post Scientists Reveal What Earth Will Look Like in Billions of Years appeared first on Anomalien.com.

A man planting cherry saplings on his field in Salkaya village near Elazig, eastern Anatolia, found a huge ancient floor mosaic depicting a dazzling array of local animals and plant life. It dates to the late Roman Imperial period or the early Byzantine period. Mehmet Emin Sualp spotted glimpses of patterns through the planting holes and reported it to the Elazığ Museum Directorate and the gendarmerie. The museum and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism excavated the field and uncovered a single-piece floor mosaic 904 square feet in area. It depicts a whole bestiary of animals, including lions, mountain goats, ducks, greyhounds, deer, pheasants, wild boars, bears, geese and Anatolian leopards. There are also tree and plant species mixed in with the animals. Geometric patterns — triangles, lozenges, kites, concentric square boxes — border the mosaic extending all the way to the walls. Elazig Governor Numan Hatipoglu described it as one of the largest mosaic pieces discovered in the region, showcasing a vibrant representation of local wildlife and flora. […] “This is an incredible find for our region,” stated Governor Hatipoglu. “The vibrant representation of local fauna, including bears, wild boars, and various deer species, vividly reflects the area’s biodiversity during the Roman and Byzantine periods.” He emphasized the significance of this discovery and indicated that further excavations could reveal even more historical artifacts, potentially leading to a strategic development for exhibitions in the future. See overhead drone footage of the entire mosaic in this video:

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