Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Section 22.4 - Precambrian History: The Formation of Earth’s Continents - Concept Checks - Page 680: 3

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The supercontinent cycle is a geological phenomenon where continents come together to form a supercontinent and later break apart to disperse across the Earth's surface. The cycle involves the repeated assembly and dispersal of continents over geological time scales. One of the most well-known supercontinents preceding Pangaea is Rodinia, which existed about 1.3 to 0.75 billion years ago.

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