Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
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Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
Rodinia prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Rodinia supercontinent (1.1 billion to 750 million years ago) during the Neoproterozoic Era. During this period, life evolved from complex cells (eukaryotes) to multicellular life. Life was mostly restricted to the oceans, and complex land plants and animals had yet to emerge. Life on land was mostly restricted to algal mats (seen on rocks). Torrential rains and volcanism (with associated lightning) shaped the barren rocky landscape. The ozone layer had yet to form, and the land was irradiated by high levels of ultraviolet from sunlight
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This artwork transports us back in time to the ancient era of Rodinia, a supercontinent that existed between 1.1 billion and 750 million years ago during the Neoproterozoic Era. The image depicts a prehistoric landscape devoid of complex land plants and animals, with life primarily confined to the oceans. Algal mats cling tenaciously to rocky surfaces, their green hue contrasting against the barren backdrop. In this harsh environment, torrential rains pour down from stormy skies while volcanic activity rages on, accompanied by flashes of lightning. These forces shape the rugged terrain as they sculpted Earth's early history. It is fascinating to imagine how life evolved during this period; from simple eukaryotic cells to multicellular organisms that would eventually populate our planet. The absence of an ozone layer exposes the land to intense ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, creating a challenging ecological setting for any form of life attempting to thrive on land. This mesmerizing illustration serves as a reminder of our planet's remarkable journey through time and its ever-evolving biological and geological processes. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this pivotal moment in planetary evolution through their artistic interpretation. As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back millions of years into Earth's past—a testament to both our curiosity about our origins and the incredible power of art in conveying scientific concepts.
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