New Study Reveals How India Broke Away From Antarctica Millions Of Years Ago

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• New Study Reveals How India Broke Away From Antarctica Millions Of Years Ago Published By Last Updated: May 17, 2026, 11:42 IST The scientists found that rocks from Andhra Pradesh and East Antarctica shared the same age, mineral composition, and chemical signatures Rapid Read AI-generated image used for representation Scientists have uncovered fresh evidence showing that India and Antarctica were once physically connected through a massive ancient mountain chain before the continents drifted apart millions of years ago.
• A new study on ancient rocks from the Vizianagaram Salur region of Andhra Pradesh has revealed strong similarities with rocks found in East Antarctica.
• Researchers say the findings confirm that eastern India and Antarctica once formed a single geological system known as the Rayner Eastern Ghats orogen.
• The research was conducted by scientists from India, Australia, and South Korea.
• They studied granulites, a type of metamorphic rock formed deep inside the Earth...