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Así era Mahan, la antigua isla canaria que ya no existe: "Se llama así en honor…
El biólogo y divulgador @gui_hierbajo, explica la historia de Mahan, una isla que ya no existe pero que surgió hace 18.000 años
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Unveiling Mahan: The Ancient Super-Island That United Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Tenerife, Spain – New insights into the geological past of the Canary Islands reveal that Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, along with Isla de Lobos and the Chinijo archipelago, were once connected as a single super-island known as Mahan. This ancient landmass, which existed approximately 18,000 years ago during the Pleistocene epoch, was significantly larger than the current combined area of these islands. According to biologist Guille, who shared this fascinating historical detail, the formation of Mahan was a direct consequence of global glaciations, which caused sea levels to drop by as much as 120 meters compared to today's levels. This dramatic change not only merged several islands but also brought them considerably closer to the African continent. "This proximity greatly facilitated the movement of species, both from the continent to the island and vice-versa," Guille explained, highlighting the profound impact on the region's biodiversity. The shared geological past explains why Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, despite being separate today, share a remarkable number of endemic plant species. This phenomenon underscores the intricate relationship between geological processes and the evolution of unique ecosystems. Researchers continue to study these connections, emphasizing the importance of understanding and conserving these unique species.
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