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The breakup of Pangaea

The breakup of Pangaea, a supercontinent that existed around 335 million years ago, is a significant event in Earth’s geological history. Pangaea began to break apart during the Mesozoic Era, forming the continents as we recognize them today. The process of breakup and continental drift occurred due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface.

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Sport

The Distribution of Sport Talent

Physically gifted people are extremely unevenly distributed. The number of successful athletes depends on many factors: genetic traits, the wealth of the country, and the quality of sports education and sports pharmacology. The maps below illustrate the countries with the greatest concentration of athletic talent.

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Environment mapsInteractive mapsWeather

Weather Mapping

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere, defining the degree to which it is freezing or warm, dry or humid, still or stormy, clear or cloudy. On our planet, most weather aspects occur in the troposphere. Weather applies to everyday temperature, precipitation, air pressure, moisture, and other atmospheric statuses, whereas climate describes average atmospheric conditions over more extended periods.

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Food

Meat Consumption Mapped

From American steakhouses to Indian vegetarian traditions, meat consumption tells a story about each nation’s culture, economy, and values. These world maps uncover surprising patterns in how different societies approach meat-eating, and what it means for our planet.

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