In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the Pacific

Zealandia is a colossal geological entity primarily resting underwater in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its submerged status, its extensive continental crust justifies its classification as a continent. This landmass, which separated from the ancient supercontinent Gondwana, has experienced tectonic shifts that caused its crust to thin over time. The recognition of Zealandia enhances our understanding of tectonic processes regarding continental rifting and fragmentation.

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