Proper noun
Rodinia
(geology) The world supercontinent that formed at the end of the Mesoproterozoic era, then broke into eight continents during the Neoproterozoic.
According to J.D.A. Piper, Rodinia is one of two models for the configuration and history of the continental crust in the latter part of Precambrian times. Source: Internet
However, supercontinent cycles and Wilson cycles were both involved in the creation of Pangaea and Rodinia. Source: Internet
India (including Madagascar) and the Congo-Säo Francisco Craton were either detached from Rodinia during this period or simply never were part of the supercontinent. Source: Internet
Influence on paleoclimate and life Unlike later supercontinents, Rodinia would have been entirely barren. Source: Internet
Between ~800 and 700 Ma Rodinia broke apart. Source: Internet
In contrast with Pannotia, little is known yet about the exact configuration and geodynamic history of Rodinia. Source: Internet