Superia

English

Etymology

From superior + -ia. From Superior (Lake Superior), from French Supérieur (lac Supérieur), from supérieur (above, higher), from Latin superior. From being a craton-block in the region of Lake Superior in North America. Analyzable as super- + -ia

Proper noun

Superia

  1. (geology) A former continent in Earth. A proposed ancient continent that would later merge together with the continents of Vaalbara and Sclavia to form the supercontinent Kenorland.
  2. (geology) Synonym of Superior Craton, a sub-craton forming part of the Canadian Shield, the continental core of North America

Synonyms

former continent
  • Superia Continent
  • Superia Supercraton
  • Superior Continent
  • Superior Supercraton
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