When1: -220000000
Who: Pangaea
What: continent
Where: Earth
Detail: A large landmass {Pangaea} had center at 0 degrees longitude and 0 degrees latitude, with few species and only shallow waters. It caused great climate changes. Asia with Gondwana joined other three continents and caused Ural Mountains. Africa collided with North America and caused Appalachian Mountains. South America and Yucatan collided with North America and caused Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
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