Alexander Du Toit

Alexander du Toit was a South African geologist renowned for his contributions to the theory of continental drift, which explains how Earth's continents have moved over time. He proposed that Africa and South America were once connected and fit together like puzzle pieces, supporting the idea that continents are mobile rather than fixed. His work provided strong evidence for the larger theory of plate tectonics, revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's geological history. Du Toit's research helped establish the foundation for modern geology and our comprehension of Earth's dynamic surface processes.