The Geological Shaping of Africa

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In a series called the Rise of the Continents 

The streaming service has a selection of curated content, covering many different areas on civilizations, society, wildlife, science, and much more.

Find out how Africa was formed from the one landmass known as the Pangaea. Over the course of time the shifting of the earth's movements, the rise and fall of sea levels, and volcanic lava flows are some of the contributing factors that have shaped and formed the landscapes. 

The dating of the continent going back billions of years has been found in the diamond deposits of Sierra Leon. Scientists have been able to study and date the fragments of rock found in diamonds

The Serengeti landscape is explored for the effects of the volcanic deposits and the benefits for the wildebeests but also reveals other interesting findings.

The scientists, explorers, filmmakers, and curators enable us to learn more about our planet.  

 

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