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202011 minGdoc-short

The World Before Plate Tectonics

202011 minGdoc-short

In Earth's history, the Boring Billion was a crucial period that laid the groundwork for modern plate tectonics and the evolution of life.

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Channel: PBS Eons

The World Before Plate Tectonics

2020• 11 minG

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In Earth's history, the Boring Billion was a crucial period that laid the groundwork for modern plate tectonics and the evolution of life.

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The Boring Billion, a term coined by geologists, refers to a stable period in Earth's history that lasted from approximately 1.8 billion to 800 million years ago. Contrary to its name, this era was crucial for the development of modern plate tectonics and the emergence of complex life. Featuring reconstructions by Fabrizio de Rossi and maps from the United States Geological Survey, this exploration highlights the geological processes that shaped the planet during this transformative time.

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