Is there a chance that the continents will collide with each other?

Answer 1: Yes it is possible. The plates of the earths plate tectonic system are in relative motion that ultimately depends on circulation of platic rock in the deep earth. There is no reason why the crust that forms the continents could not again come together.

How many continents are there?

List of the seven continents

#	Continent	Area (Km²)
1	Asia	31,033,131
2	Africa	29,648,481
3	Europe	22,134,900
4	North America	21,330,000

What will happen if continents joined together again?

If we turn the clock back 850 million years, we can see how the continents grew apart and back together several times. That would create a supercontinent called Amasia that would form at the top of the Earth. Eventually it would slump south toward the equator.

Can you create a continent?

It is possible, in some places, to build some real continents. If the ocean is shallow enough, we can excavate matter from the bottom and move it to create high mountains, reaching above surface. This technology might prove expensive, but at least we can create some real islands and in some cases real continents.

What are 7 continents called?

The names of the seven continents of the world are: Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. All the continents of the world start and end with the same alphabet if you consider North and South Americas as one continent.

What ocean is number 4?

There is only one global ocean. Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries – including the United States – now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean. The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian are the most commonly known.

What would happen if Australia collided with other continents?

Since Australia would collide with Japan, Korea and China, the two continents would no longer be separated by the Atlantic Ocean. And if you’re really into walking, you’d also be able to travel from sunny Australia to the world’s coldest continent, Antarctica, on foot.

Why do the continents move apart?

The continents have since “drifted” apart because of the movements of the Earth’s crust, known as plate tectonics. Some continents have maintained their puzzle piece-like shapes: Look at how eastern South America tucks into western Africa.

How did the 7 continents come together?

From about 300 million to 200 million years ago, all seven modern continents were mashed together as one landmass, dubbed Pangaea. The continents have since “drifted” apart because of the movements of the Earth’s crust, known as plate tectonics.

What would happen if the Earth became a supercontinent?

The supercontinent would be centered at the equator. Wildlife would become less diverse as not all species can bear hot temperatures. But just like the most recent continental mashup, this reunion wouldn’t last forever. Well, not longer than 50 million years.