Millions of years ago, Argoland broke off from Australia, and now geologists are puzzled by the discovery of so-called “ribbon continents” that seem to have broken into a billion-piece puzzle. After spending over seven years constructing the pieces of this mystery, a recent study led by Eldert Advokaat has revealed fascinating findings about the region.
Advokaat and his team were able to have a breakthrough in their research when they posed the idea that Argoland split into millions of pieces when it broke off from Australia. This is in stark contrast to other continental plates, such as Africa and South America, which split into two massive but even chunks.
The team’s findings have left the scientific community intrigued and eager to learn more about the geological history of Argoland. This discovery sheds new light on the complex process of continental drift and the ways in which landmasses have evolved over millions of years.
Geologists are now working to better understand the implications of these findings and how they can contribute to our understanding of the Earth’s history. The study of Argoland and its ribbon continents has opened up a new frontier for research in the field of geology and promises to reveal even more insights into the shaping of our planet.