How Much Has Continental Drift Moved Your Hometown Over 750 Million Years?

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A California paleontologist has developed an interactive map showcasing the movement of hometowns over 750 million years due to continental drift, providing a fascinating visual representation of geological changes. The map highlights significant shifts, particularly noting the rapid movement of the Indian subcontinent around 80 million years ago, which contributes to the height and ruggedness of the Himalayas. Additionally, a similar resource, the Interactive Virtual Earth, offers extensive geological information, including topographic reconstructions.
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A California paleontologist has created an interactive map that allows people to see how far their hometowns have moved over 750 million years of continental drift. This is really cool!

https://dinosaurpictures.org/ancient-earth#600
 
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Here is a similar one, Interactive Virtual Earth, that covers a whole bunch of stuff:
http://portal.gplates.org/#SEAFLOOR

On the Topographic reconstruction (last one on that page), note how fast the Indian subcontinent (New Delhi) is moving starting about 80Mya (Million years ago). No wonder the Himalayas are so high and rugged!
 
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