Greenland, as we know it today, is situated in the northeastern part of North America. However, during the time of Pangea, a supercontinent that existed approximately 335 to 175 million years ago, Greenland was located in a different position.
During Pangea’s existence, Greenland was part of the northern landmass known as Laurasia, which also included parts of present-day North America, Europe, and Asia. In the Pangean configuration, Greenland was positioned much closer to the equator than it is now, leading to a different climate and geography compared to what we see today.
This positioning plays a significant role in understanding the geological history of our planet, as it reflects the shifting of tectonic plates that has occurred over millions of years. As Pangea eventually broke apart, Greenland gradually moved to its current location near the Arctic Circle, giving it the cold climate and vast ice coverage characteristic of the region.