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Research Uncovers Iceland's Role in Continental Drift

5/25/2025

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Dr. Jordan Phethean's groundbreaking research from the University of Derby shakes the foundations of the seven-continent model. By revealing that North America and Europe remain linked via Iceland, the study unveils the dynamic forces of geological change and introduces the intriguing concept of the Rifted Oceanic Magmatic Plateau (ROMP), challenging our understanding of continental drift.

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Dr. Jordan Phethean's groundbreaking research from the University of Derby shakes the foundations of the seven-continent model. By revealing that North America and Europe remain linked via Iceland, the study unveils the dynamic forces of geological change and introduces the intriguing concept of the Rifted Oceanic Magmatic Plateau (ROMP), challenging our understanding of continental drift.