Eons: When Antarctica Was Green
Before the start of the Eocene Epoch about 56 million years ago, Antarctica was still joined to both Australia and South America. During this time, Antartica was without ice and snow. Fossil records indicate it was covered in green foliage. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 3 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Prehistoric Life, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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