Continental Drift Theory

Continental Drift Theory is the idea that continents were once part of a single landmass called Pangaea, which slowly broke apart and drifted to their current positions. Proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century, the theory suggests that this movement is driven by tectonic forces beneath the Earth's surface. Evidence for this includes the matching shapes of coastlines, similar geological formations on different continents, and the distribution of certain fossils. Continental Drift is fundamental to understanding plate tectonics, which explains seismic and volcanic activity as well as the movement of continents over geological time.