Tom PattersonThe Equal Earth map projection. An accurate world map is something that has evaded cartographers for centuries. But this new design just might make distorted maps a thing of the past.

A recent study marks significant progress in this quest, combining advanced geoscientific data and innovative technology to produce comprehensive maps offering unprecedented insight into Earth’s ...

and he has made multiple animated maps based from his research. For more animations from Scotese about tectonic plate motions — past and present — and Earth history, check out his YouTube page.

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. A 2,000-foot-long asteroid stormed past Earth this morning. The asteroid in question is ...