Pangaea or Pangea (/ pænˈdʒiːə / pan-JEE-ə) [1] was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras. [2] It assembled from the earlier continental units of Gondwana, …

Apr 8, 2026 · Pangea, supercontinent that incorporated almost all of Earth’s landmasses in early geologic time. Fully assembled by the Early Permian Epoch (some 299 million to about 273 million …

From about 300-200 million years ago (late Paleozoic Era until the very late Triassic), the continent we now know as North America was contiguous with Africa, South America, and Europe. They all …

Jun 7, 2025 · What Is Pangea? Pangea was once a single unified landmass surrounded by a solitary sea called Panthalassa. Pangea broke apart in three major stages, as rifts appeared within the …

Nov 15, 2024 · Learn about Pangaea, Earth's most recent supercontinent, its formation, breakup, and the role it played in shaping our planet's geological history.

Explore an interactive Pangea map spanning 540 million years of continental drift. Watch Earth's continents move from the Cambrian through the formation and breakup of Pangaea to the present …

Jul 8, 2022 · Pangea forms as the continents collide. The Appalachians are part of a zone of continental collision that includes the Marathon and Ouachita Mts. in the United States, the Atlas Mountains in …

Feb 26, 2026 · In this version of events, Pangea’s breakup was fueled by a global fever beneath the planet’s surface. But what if Earth wasn’t burning quite as hot as we thought? Reading the Rocks for …

Uncover the evidence, mechanics, and profound global impact of Pangaea, from its formation to the next supercontinent.

Pangea and Continental Drift Interactive Map This interactive map shows Pangea. As you click the purple buttons, you can see how the continents shift forming Laurasia and Gondwana. Then the …