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.