Paleocontinent which separated from Gondwana in the lower Paleozoic. Western Avalonia is used in E North America; Eastern Avalonia, in the S British Isles. Indexed with ages, countries and continents as applicable.
Used in connection with orogenic event near the end of Precambrian time along E border of North America. Named for the Avalon Peninsula in SE Newfoundland. Before 1978, search Avalonian AND orogeny.