Dive into the fascinating discovery of Zealandia, a hidden continent submerged for 375 years!
Uncover the secrets of Zealandia, the ancient continent beneath New Zealand, and learn about its billion-year-old history.
From Dutch sailor Abel Tasman to modern geologists, explore the journey to rediscover Zealandia, the Earth's hidden eighth continent.
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Uncover the secrets of Zealandia, the ancient continent beneath New Zealand, and learn about its billion-year-old history.
From Dutch sailor Abel Tasman to modern geologists, explore the journey to rediscover Zealandia, the Earth's hidden eighth continent.
Location: london
WooGlobe Ref : WGA948755
For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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00:00What if I told you there's a hidden continent right beneath the waves,
00:03lost for 375 years?
00:06Meet Zealandia, the world's newest, or should we say, oldest secret.
00:10Zealandia, or Te Riu a Maui in Maori,
00:14is a mostly submerged continent with only New Zealand visible above the ocean's surface.
00:19The first clue came in 1642,
00:21when Dutch sailor Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand.
00:25But it wasn't until 2017 that scientists confirmed Zealandia as a continent.
00:30Recent studies show Zealandia is over a billion years old,
00:33double what was previously thought.
00:36Imagine losing something that old.
00:38In 2018, geologist Rose Turnbull's team discovered ancient zircon crystals,
00:44unveiling Zealandia's deep history buried beneath layers of sand and rock.
00:48Zealandia's crust tells a tale of our planet's past.
00:52This thin layer, where we live and grow, is crucial for understanding Earth's history.
00:57This incredible discovery changes our understanding of continents and geology,
01:01showing how much there's still to learn beneath our feet, and the sea.
01:05What do you think about this hidden continent?
01:08Share your thoughts.