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This is a brief review of the Theory of Continental Drift and the evidence that led Alfred Wegener to state the theory. It describes evidence of matching but misplaced rocks, uncovered fossils in places they should not have been, and discovered evidence of astounding climatological changes. In addition, fossil remains of a prehistoric reptile known as the Mesosaurus had been uncovered on both sides of the South Atlantic and plant fossils indicated that tropical forests once existed only a few hundred miles from the North Pole. It also cites glacial and stratigraphic evidence. The site discusses objections to the theory and states that at the time of his death in 1930, Wegener's theory seemed well on its way to obscurity.

Disciplines:

• Social Sciences  / Geography