continents
How Vegetation Could Impact the Climate of Exoplanets
The term 'habitable zone' is a broad definition that serves a purpose in our age of exoplanet discovery. But the…
Scientists Discover New Geological Link Between Earth and Venus
Venus is sometimes called Earth's sister planet because of their shared physical, geological, and atmospheric features. Scientists have discovered something…
When did the First Continents Appear in the Universe?
On Earth, continents are likely necessary to support life. Continents 'float' on top of the Earth's viscous mantle, and heat…
What’s the Best Mix of Oceans to Land for a Habitable Planet?
Earth is about 29% land and 71% oceans. How significant is that mix for habitability? What does it tell us…
3 Billion Years Ago, the World Might Have Been a Waterworld, With No Continents At All
Evidence from an ancient section of the Earth's crust suggest that Earth was once a water-world, some three billion years…
Earth Just Got A New Continent
Data collected over decades proves that Earth has another continent: Zealandia.
How Do The Tides Work?
Anyone who lives close to ocean is familiar with the tides. And you probably know they have something to do…
What Is Pangaea?
So, you are curious about what is Pangaea? It was the supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago during the…
How Many Continents Are There?
[/caption]Not everyone on this planet is in agreement as with regards to the total number of continents. So how many…