International scientists make refined map of world’s '8th continent' Zealandia submerged in Pacific Ocean

Wednesday, 27 September 2023
An international team of geologists and seismologists has created a refined map of Zealandia, the submerged continent beneath the Pacific Ocean. Using data from rock samples and seismic analysis, they discovered a subduction zone near the Campbell Plateau off the west coast of New Zealand. The map shows the magmatic arc axis and other major geological features of Zealandia.

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International scientists make refined map of world’s '8th continent' Zealandia submerged in Pacific Ocean

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