The Great Unconformity — a gap in Earth’s geological record — has puzzled scientists for 150 years. New research suggests it was created by shifting continents, rather than “snowball Earths” or Cambrian life.
A Billion Years Are Mysteriously Missing From Earth’s History. Now, We Know Why. - 404 Media
The Great Unconformity — a gap in Earth’s geological record — has puzzled scientists for 150 years. New research suggests it was created by shifting continents, rather than “snowball Earths” or Cambrian life.
Last updated: April 3, 2026, 11:22 PM
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