Early Cambrian Earth

This global map shows the distribution of major continents and oceans on the early Cambrian Earth of around 500 million years ago.

Map of Earth about 500 million years ago showing the landmasses Laurentia, Siberia, Baltica, and Gondwana, along with the Iapetus and Panthalassic oceans and the equator.

Modified version of an original diagram by Trond H. Torsvik and L. Robin M. Cocks, 2013

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Cambrian Period

Cambrian Period

Map of Earth about 500 million years ago showing the landmasses Laurentia, Siberia, Baltica, and Gondwana, along with the Iapetus and Panthalassic oceans and the equator.