Continental Drift (Geology)

Continental drift is the scientific theory that Earth's continents have moved over geological time, having once been joined together in a supercontinent called Pangaea. Over millions of years, these landmasses gradually broke apart and drifted to their current positions. This movement is driven by tectonic processes beneath the Earth's surface, such as the motion of large Earth's lithospheric plates. Evidence supporting continental drift includes matching coastlines, similar fossil types across continents, and geological formations that align when continents are connected. This concept helps explain the current distribution of continents and geological features worldwide.