1596
Abraham Ortelius proposed the theory of continental drift in 1596 in his work "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum." He suggested that continents were once joined together as a single landmass before slowly drifting apart to their current positions. His theory laid the groundwork for the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
Abraham Ortelius felt that at one time the continents all fit together to form one continent he called Pangaea.
Continental drift
Abraham Ortelius was born on April 2, 1527.
Abraham Ortelius was born on April 2, 1527.
Abraham Ortelius died on June 28, 1598 at the age of 71.
Abraham Ortelius died on June 28, 1598 at the age of 71.
Abraham Ortelius was born on April 2, 1527 and died on June 28, 1598. Abraham Ortelius would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 488 years old today.
yes!
They didnt accept it
The theory of continental drift was proposed by Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist and geophysicist, in the early 20th century. Wegener suggested that continents slowly move over Earth's surface, leading to the formation of new landmasses and oceans.
Captain Robert Scott did not discover Continental Drift. The concept of Continental Drift was proposed by Abraham Ortelius in 1596, a concept that was further developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912.