paleogeograafia
Paleogeograafia, often referred to as paleogeography, is the scientific study of the historical distribution of continents, oceans, and other geological features over geologic time. By reconstructing past geographic configurations, scientists gain insight into plate tectonics, climate evolution, and the distribution of flora and fauna throughout Earth's history.
The discipline relies on a range of evidence. Fossil assemblages provide clues to ancient environmental conditions
Key concepts in paleogeography include the formation and breakup of supercontinents such as Pangea and Rodinia.
Methodological advancements have expanded paleogeographic reconstructions. Computational tools now model plate motions and recreate paleobathymetry at
Paleogeography also intersects with other fields such as paleoecology, which examines how the changing geography influenced
Overall, paleogeograafia provides a dynamic view of Earth’s past landscapes, revealing how shifting plates, sea levels,