[[Tethys Ocean]] from the east and the [[Pacific]] from the west. The rifting took place between North America and Africa, the rift produced multiple failed rifts, Mississippi River being the largest. The rift resulted in a new ocean, which today we call the [[Atlantic]]. | [[Tethys Ocean]] from the east and the [[Pacific]] from the west. The rifting took place between North America and Africa, the rift produced multiple failed rifts, Mississippi River being the largest. The rift resulted in a new ocean, which today we call the [[Atlantic]]. |