Incredible video reveals how Earth’s surface has changed over the past 100 MILLION years

A glimpse into Earth’s geological past: Incredible video reveals how the surface of our planet has changed over the last 100 MILLION years

14:00 EST 02 Mar 2023 , updated 14:00 EST 02 Mar 2023

Although we may not always notice it, the surface of our planet is constantly shifting below our feet.

To demonstrate this, scientists from the University of Sydney in Australia have modelled how the landscape of Earth has changed over the past 100 million years.

It takes into account how the climate has impacted the movement of sediment by rivers and seas, as well as the movement of the tectonic plates.

The researchers hope their model will enable theories on the future impacts of climate change on the Earth’s surface to be accurately tested.

‘To predict the future, we must understand the past,’ said lead author Dr Tristan Salles.