That Time North America Tried to Tear Itself Apart

The video explores the geological phenomenon known as the Mid Continent Rift, which almost split North America in half during the Boring Billion. It discusses the discovery of the Midcontinent Gravity High, the formation of flood basalts, and the Wilson cycle's role in continental movement. The video also examines passive and active rifting, the Grenville Orogeny's impact, and subsequent geological changes. Despite the rift's failure to form an ocean, it left a significant geological mark, offering insights into Earth's dynamic processes.

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