Laurasia
nounUK /lɔːˈreɪʒə/
US /lɔˈreɪʒə/
Laurasia was a huge piece of land that existed long ago and later split apart to form today's northern continents.
Long ago, Laurasia was joined to another big land called Gondwana.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The northern part of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, which broke away about 200 million years ago.
Scientists say Laurasia drifted north after splitting from Pangaea.
3. A name used in geology for the combined landmass of North America, Europe, and Asia before they separated.
The rocks in Scotland and Newfoundland match because they were once part of Laurasia.
4. A term in biogeography for the northern land region that shaped where many plants and animals spread.
Many northern animals evolved on Laurasia before the continents moved apart.