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Voyage of the Continents: The Origins of Africa

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Africa has gone through many geologic changes, and experts believe it used to be wedged in between other continents. However, it broke free from the other land masses when its crust tore. Part of the "Voyage of the Continents" series.

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Coastline of two land masses with ocean in between. Caption: North America and Europe are moving away from each other
Voyage of the Continents
Season 1 / Ep 1
51 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Illustration of a globe with landmasses. Caption: on the fiery surface of the planet.
Voyage of the Continents
Season 1 / Ep 2
51 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Sparse vegetation on a rocky hillside. Caption: is the very first piece of the European continent.
Voyage of the Continents
Season 1 / Ep 3
51 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Illustration of India and Asia to the north. A line of mountains separates the two. Caption: giving birth to the towering Himalayas.
Voyage of the Continents
Season 1 / Ep 4
51 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Sun setting between two rocky outcroppings over a body of water. Caption: Today the landscapes tell the story of Pangea's birth,
Voyage of the Continents
Season 2 / Ep 1
51 minutes
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Illustration of the globe with Africa highlighted. Caption: until forming the African continent we know today.
Voyage of the Continents
Season 2 / Ep 2
52 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Satellite image of Africa with two lines separating a portion of the southeast edge. Caption: and prepares to split Africa in two.
Voyage of the Continents
Season 2 / Ep 3
52 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12