How did mountain chains form in the Amazon 2 billion years ago, and how were they related to a Supercontinent?
Science / Geosciences
Earth’s history is punctuated by the assembly and disassembly of supercontinents—massive landmasses that have shaped our planet. While Pangea is the most recent and best known, others, including Rodinia and Columbia, preceded it. Reconstructing these ancient supercontinents, especially the oldest ones like Columbia, is challenging due to the fragmented geological record. This project focuses on uncovering evidence of large mountain ranges formed in the Amazon region two billion years ago. By analyzing geological data, including rocks formed in these ancient mountains, we aim to understand how these mountain ranges connected to the landmass of Baltica-Laurentia and contributed to the formation of the supercontinent of Columbia.
Amount invested
Grant Serrapilheira: R$ 600.000,00 (R$ 450.000,00 + R$ 150.000,00 optional bonuses aimed at the integration and training of individuals from underrepresented groups in science)
