The Nuna Supermountain: Earth’s First Mega-Mountain Chain Explained

Before the Himalayas or Andes, there was Nuna — Earth’s earliest known supercontinent — and with it, the Nuna Supermountain, a colossal range that may have stretched thousands of kilometers. In this article, we dive into the ancient tectonic forces that built this primordial mountain chain, its role in shaping early life, and how remnants of it are still visible in Australia’s geological record today.