The Formation of The Tasman Sea & The Birth of New Zealand: An 85-Million-Year Journey

#australia Dive into the captivating geological journey of the Tasman Sea in this video. We trace back to the Cretaceous period, around 85 million years ago, when Zealandia (including present-day New Zealand) began to rift away from Australia, leading to the birth of the Tasman Sea. This monumental event was a part of the larger break-up of the supercontinent Gondwana. Our exploration doesn&stop there. We delve into how this rifting event shaped the geography of the Gippsland region in Australia. The Tasman Sea&formation had significant effects on this region, sculpting its unique landscape. We also journey to New Zealand, a land that began to form and rise above the water after Zealandia separated from Gondwana. Despite being mostly submerged, Zealandia&high points form modern-day New Zealand. Lastly, we touch on the Lord Howe Rise, a significant submarine ridge in the Tasman Sea, which plays a crucial role in the region&geological story. Join us as we unravel the dynamic processes that have shaped these regions and continue to influence them today. I hope you enjoyed this video. If you wish to be in the loop for more content such as this, each like, share, comment and subscription helps the channel out immensely. If you are not in a position to donate, I totally understand! The biggest supporting factor you engage in is watching our videos all the way to the end (very important for helping us rank) and sharing them around so please consider doing this so that Youtube...