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Scientists discover continent that had been missing for 375 years

Geoscientists discovered a continent that had been hiding in plain sight for almost 375 years. Historically, there's been speculation about whether a continent known as Zealandia or Te Riu-a-Māui in the Māori language exists. According to TN News, Zealandia is now officially recognized as Earth's eighth continent.

Zealandia is a submerged mass of continental crust that sank after breaking away from Australia around 85 million years ago. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, to the east of Australia. The continent covers an area of approximately 4.9 million square kilometers, which is about two-thirds the size of Australia.

The discovery of Zealandia provides valuable insights into Earth's geological history and the dynamic nature of our planet. It highlights the vastness of our planet's unexplored regions and the mysteries that lie beneath the Earth's surface.