Zealandia, Earth's hidden 8th continent, lay submerged for centuries. Now fully mapped, it reveals secrets of tectonic drift, ...

sparking excitement and reshaping our understanding of Earth's geography. Back in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman sought the fabled "Great Southern Continent." Though he didn’t find Zealandia ...

An incredible mapping effort has revealed the mystery of what had until recently been Earth's missing continent. Zealandia was only recognised as Earth's eighth continent back in 2017, and part of the ...

These insights also highlight Zealandia’s role in shaping the Pacific region's dynamic geology. Dredge sites on the Fairway Ridge. Regional bathymetric map with SS2012V06 and IN2016T01 dredge sites.