[Fred Nerks]

So, reckon how the hole got there???

try squeezing it together and see what happens!

[ForGod'sSake]

try squeezing it together and see what happens!

I guess the point being, the land masses were much closer together once upon a time??? It also looks to be near what would be the beginning of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In any case, the graphic itself also appears to be a an exaggerated depiction(for purposes of illustration?) of this:

Not nearly as exciting.