Pangaea
/pænˈdʒiːə/noun
A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.
Did you know?The concept of Pangaea not only reveals Earth's ancient unity but also hints at catastrophic shifts that shaped our world's very foundations—a reminder of nature's immense power!
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Παγγαία
“All Earth; referring to the entirety of the known world.”
19th Century
German
Pangaea
“Coined as a scientific term to describe the ancient supercontinent uniting all landmasses.”
20th Century
English
Pangaea
“Adopted in geology to explain the continental drift and the former unity of Earth's land.”
Modern English
English
Pangaea
“Widely used in scientific discussions regarding plate tectonics and Earth's geological history.”
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