The long-ignored continent of Zealandia has now been mapped and officially recognized as Earth’s eighth continent. Stretching over 4.9 million square kilometers, most of Zealandia lies beneath the Pacific Ocean, with only New Zealand and New Caledonia visible above the water’s surface. This monumental discovery provides not only a new understanding of Earth’s continents but also unlocks a wealth of geological secrets that were previously hidden from view. What will this newfound knowled...
