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Alfred Wegener was born on November 1, 1880, Berlin, Germany

Died: November 1930 (age 50 years), Greenland

Spouse: Else Koppen Wegener (m. 1913–1930)

Education: Philipps-University Marburg (1909), More

Books: The Origin of Continents and Oceans

Siblings: Kurt Wegener, Kate Wegener, Willi Wegener, Tony

Wegener

Parents: Anna Wegener, Richard Wegener

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The continental drift theory states the movement of tectonic plates, which drift apart from the land which sits on top, is the cause for this shift. When the land spread apart, it formed individual smaller landmasses known as continents. Continental drifts are caused by the spreading of the

seafloor.

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Did you know that Alfred Wegener is the one who discovered the Continental Drift Theory?

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Did you know that Alfred Wegener is the one who discovered the Continental Drift Theory?

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How did Alfred Wegener discover continental drift?

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How did Alfred Wegener discover continental drift?

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He searched the scientific literature for geological and paleontological evidence that would buttress his theory, and he was able to point to many closely related fossil organisms and similar rock strata that occurred on widely separated continents, particularly those found in both the Americas and in Africa

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The rock formations, fossil evidence, coal deposits and the continental jigsaw puzzle.

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rock layers with marine shell fossils above rock layers with plant fossils and no shells,

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Fossil evidence provides a record of how creatures evolved and how this process can be represented by a 'tree of life', showing that all species are related to each other. Fossils can also be used to date rocks.

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the continent was once inhabited by many organisms.

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the coastlines of some continents fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.