Researchers discover new underwater continent ‘Zealandia' http://rgn.bz/3QvN

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Researchers discover new underwater continent ‘Zealandia' http://rgn.bz/3QvN

We may have an eighth continent on our hands, as a new report published in the official journal of the Geological Society of America detailed the evolution of a huge underwater landmass underneath and surrounding New Zealand.

Citing geophysical data, the report said the landmass includes New Zealand and New Caledonia, and is completely separate from Australia. The paper also argued that this landmass, which is about two-thirds the size of Australia, is indeed a continent and it pushed for its official recognition.

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