The Theory of Continental Drift

The theory of Continental Drift suggests that Earth's continents were once part of a single, massive landmass called Pangaea, which gradually broke apart and Drifted to their current positions. Proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912, this idea is supported by evidence like similar fossils and rock formations across continents, as well as the alignment of geological features. Plate tectonics, the modern explanation, describes how large sections of Earth's crust, called plates, move slowly on the planet's surface. This movement shapes continents over millions of years, leading to changes in climate, sea levels, and the formation of mountains and ocean basins.