Supercontinent

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A very large continent that split into smaller ones in the Earth’s geologic past.

    "For a supercontinent to form requires a significant volume of continental crustal fragments that survive recycling into the mantle."

  2. 2
    A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas.

Example

More examples

"About 250 million years ago, the continents came together to form a supercontinent called Pangea."

Etymology

From super- + continent.

Related phrases

supercontinent cycleafro eurasia

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