The discovery of remnants from a lost mega-plate was indeed a plate tectonic surprise. It challenged the conventional understanding of plate tectonics by revealing the existence of a previously unknown ancient tectonic plate in Earth’s history. This finding sheds new light on the complex dynamics of our planet’s lithosphere and the way continents have shifted over geological time. It highlights the ongoing evolution of our understanding of Earth’s geological processes and the importance of ongoing scientific exploration in revealing hidden aspects of our planet’s history
