Scientists Say Antarctica’s Lost ‘Supermountains’ May Have Fueled an Explosion of Life on Earth

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Source: www.gizmodo.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:05:00 GMT

Millions of years ago, continental collisions created enormous mountains in what's now Antarctica. As they eroded, Earth's life thrived from their nutrient-rich deposits.