New Zealand sits atop a previously unknown continent - mostly submerged beneath the South Pacific -that should be recognized with the name Zealandia, scientists said in February 2017. Researchers said Zealandia is a distinct geological entity and meets all the criteria applied to Earth's seven other continents - elevation above the surrounding area, distinctive geology, a well-defined area and a crust much thicker than that found on the ocean floor.
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