TED-Ed: How North America got its shape - Peter J. Haproff

The video explores the tectonic history of North America, starting from 750 million years ago with the breakup of Rodinia and the formation of the Panthalassa Ocean. It covers the creation of Pangea and the Appalachian Mountains, the breakup of Pangea, and the subduction of the Farallon Plate leading to the formation of the Rockies. The video also discusses the San Andreas Fault, the Basin and Range Province, and the Yellowstone supervolcano, highlighting the dynamic nature of Earth's tectonic plates and their impact on the continent's landscape.

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