Is Alfred Wegener's hypothesis true about continental drift?

Answer 1

Yes and no. His hypothesis about how the plates were moved eventually was proven wrong, although his hypothesis that the plates had shifted in position over time was proven. The physical evidence in support of continental drift (now referred to as the theory of plate tectonics) began to be considered overwhelming back in the 1960s, with the discovery of the mid-ocean ridges and the accompanying paleomagnetic striping along the sea floor which has recorded magnetic reversals in newly formed crustal rock. More recently, we have measured the rates of motion of each of the continental plates using GPS satellite technology. The fact the plates drift is now indisputable.

Answer 2

Yes, Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift was the precursor to the modern theory of plate tectonics, which is widely accepted by the scientific community today. Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere over the asthenosphere, causing continents to drift. Wegener's idea was groundbreaking for its time and laid the foundation for our current understanding of the Earth's dynamic geology.