The Remarkable Story of Continental Drift: How Alfred Wegener's Groundbreaking Theory Revolutionized Geology The Puzzle of the Continents Have you ever looked at a map of the world and noticed how the continents seem to fit together like a giant jigsaw puzzle? This intriguing observation was the starting point for one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century – the theory of continental drift, proposed by the German meteorologist and geophysicist, Alfred Wegener. Wegener's revolutionary idea, first presented in 1912, challenged the long-held belief that the continents had remained fixed in their current positions since the dawn of time. Instead, he proposed that the continents were once part of a single, massive supercontinent called Pangaea, which had slowly drifted apart over millions of years, forming the landmasses we see today. Uncovering the Evidence Wegener's theory was not just a bold hypothesis; it was supported by a wealth of...