geological history

Voyage of the Continents episode 4:  Europe’s geological history is mysterious. Continent was constructed out of three massive collisions by what was to become America, Asia and Africa. Born of three massive tectonic collisions the continent has been transformed many times. Each impact caused cataclysms on a tremendous scale, creating a world of chaotic forms and bright colours. Over time, mountain chains that were even higher than the Himalayas sprung up in Scandinavia and Scotland, where today the great central plains lie. After millions of years of erosion, Europe has become a sea floor. It has been invaded by unusual […]