"Vaalbara" meaning in All languages combined

See Vaalbara on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Kaapvaal + Pilbara, coined by American geologist Eric Cheney in 1996. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Kaapvaal|Pilbara}} Blend of Kaapvaal + Pilbara, {{coin|en|Eric Cheney|in=1996|nat=American|nobycat=1|nocap=1|occ=geologist|w=-}} coined by American geologist Eric Cheney in 1996 Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vaalbara
  1. (geology) A hypothetical early supercontinent which may have existed on Earth during the Archaean eon. Wikipedia link: Vaalbara Categories (topical): Geology Categories (place): Continents Related terms: Ur, Kenorland, Rodinia, Pannotia, Pangaea, Gondwanaland, Gondwana, Laurasia

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