'Earth has only 6 continents:' A hidden land beneath Iceland changes everything
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
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Iceland’s Secret
Beneath Iceland’s volcanic landscape, evidence points to an ongoing rift that contradicts previous assumptions about tectonic plate separation.
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Tectonic Revelation
Dr. Jordan Phethean of the University of Derby led a study revealing that the North American and Eurasian plates are still splitting.
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Hidden Land
Seismic data suggests remnants of a submerged continent may exist beneath Iceland, reshaping our understanding of past land formations.
Rifting Clues
Similar tectonic activity is seen in East Africa’s Afar region, reinforcing theories that continents continue to evolve in real time.
Atlantis Effect
“This is like discovering the Lost City of Atlantis,” said Dr. Phethean, emphasizing the magnitude of this unexpected geological find.
Moving Earth
The study confirms that microcontinent formation isn’t ancient history—it’s an active, ongoing process shaping Earth’s future.
Resource Impact
A shifting landmass could alter global resource distribution, affecting oil, minerals, and geothermal energy access in ways yet unknown.
Geology Rewritten
If Iceland is part of a submerged continent, Earth’s continental map may need a dramatic update—potentially changing science textbooks forever.