Rodinia

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Rodinia

(geology) The world supercontinent that formed at the end of the Mesoproterozoic era, then broke into eight continents during the Neoproterozoic.

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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

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