Australia is not only the smallest continent but also Earth's largest island. But the land Down Under wasn't always so isolated; it was once part of a bigger supercontinent.

Australia might not be as far away as it used to be because the entire continent has moved 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) since 1994. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Australian government research and mapping service Geoscience Australia has begun the task of redrawing the map. Our continent’s edging its way northwards at a rate of 7cm a year.