1. the study of the geography of the Earth at different periods in the past, including the distribution of continents, oceans, and climates in ancient times
Usage: also spelled paleogeography in U.S. English; technical term used in geology and Earth sciences

Examples

• Palaeogeography helps scientists understand how continents have moved over millions of years.
• The palaeogeography of the Mesozoic Era shows that the supercontinent Pangaea had begun to break apart.
• By studying palaeogeography, researchers can reconstruct ancient ocean currents and climate patterns.
• Palaeogeographic maps reveal where dinosaurs and other extinct species lived in prehistoric times.
• The field of palaeogeography combines evidence from fossils, rock formations, and magnetic data.