Why Most of Zealandia Is Underwater

New Zealand's mountains are only the visible part of a much larger geological story. Why does most of the continent beneath them lie underwater? Follow rock samples, seismic clues and drilling evidence to uncover how Zealandia was stretched, thinned and reshaped. At Lord Howe Rise, the buried record reveals a surprising complication: terrain that rose towards the surface before sinking again. Zealandia Decoded investigates the forces behind this hidden landscape, connecting the Southern Alps to the continental terrain beyond the coast. Subscribe to Zealandia Decoded for more investigations into New Zealand's hidden geology. Which clue about this submerged continent surprised you most? Share your thoughts in the comments. #Zealandia #Geology #NewZealand