Scientists find 375-year-missing continent 2023
Approximately 375 years ago, geoscientists discovered a continent that had been lurking in plain sight.
There has been speculation throughout history regarding the existence of a continent known as Zealandia or Te Riu-a-Mui in Mori.
The extent of Zealandia, according to TN News, is 1.89 million square miles. Over 500 million years ago, it was a part of a supercontinent dubbed Gondwana, which included the majority of Western Antarctica and Eastern Australia.
It is believed to have been discovered in 1642 by the Dutch merchant and sailor Abel Tasman, who was eager to find the "Great Southern Continent."
Despite being unable to locate the new land, he encountered the local Mori, who were initially dissatisfied with his arrival. Nonetheless, they provided valuable information ...