Atlantis
| Area | 4,028 km2 (1,555 sq mi) |
|---|---|
| Population | 26,050 (9600 BCE) |
| Demonym | Atlantian |
| Languages | Atlo (a form of English) |
Atlantis was a continent located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean until it sank due to a catastrophic event.
History
Formation and Name
Atlantis formed during the Triassic Period (200 million years ago) as a large chunk separated from what would eventually become North America and Europe. The land mass eventually shifted into its final resting place, about halfway between the two continents in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
The name Atlantis was derived from the first known settlers of this continent: an individual named Atlos. His fame and notoriety would go on to become a God in Greek mythology some 100,000 years later.
Advancement and Growth
It's unclear how the continent thrived so much faster than the rest of the world. In the year 76,200 BCE, the continent had a population of almost 3,000 and was experiencing rapid growth. It's believed that around 52,858 BCE, the citizens had started developing tools far more advanced than anything found elsewhere in the world. Their numbers grew as they built better shelters that included solid walls and roofs with operational doors and windows.
Their growth extended beyond their dwellings and included advancements in gardening and harvesting that persisted until approximately 7000 BCE. This growth enabled them to advance more quickly, becoming smarter and increasing their survival rate to upwards of 80 years old.
Soon, tools and equipment, not too dissimilar to modern-day machinery, were developed that only helped speed up their growth. It's believed that by the time of the continent's demise, they had created giant steam-powered drills to allow better digging into the solid ground.
Destruction
The end of Atlantis came in the year 9600 BCE when a massive earthquake, caused by drilling into the ground, triggered the fault line and split the continent in two before pulling it down into the ocean. The flash heating incinerated most of those directly near the collapse point, while others either burned from the raging fires, were crushed by the falling debris, or drowned in the waters as the massive land pulled all those surrounding it down with it.
It's believed that no one survived this catastrophic event, although some texts and documents from the land managed to survive, mentioning that one member managed to make it to Europe. It's unclear how or if it actually happened.
Geography
Land Design
The continent is unique in the fact that, if it were still around today, it would be the smallest continent on Earth
Its most unique feature was a tall mountain rising from its northern side that towered over the surrounding land. Pockets of crystal clear lakes are scattered around the southern portion.
The areas not covered by cities were often dense with flora and forests that housed numerous species of creatures.
Weather
The continent was created directly on an extensive fault line separating North America from Europe. Because of this, the continent often experienced devastating earthquakes and brief tsunamis as the tides from two opposite parts of the world collided on its shores.
Hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes often occurred as well, which only forced citizens to develop stronger shelters to protect themselves and their food.