What happened to change peoples old views and lead them to believe in continental drift?

Answer 1

Evidence such as the shape of continents and similar fossils found on various continents help demonstrate that some continents may have been connected. It took decades for many to accept the theory because the idea was first introduced in 1912.

Answer 2

The discovery of seafloor spreading in the mid-20th century provided evidence for the movement of continents and reshaped geological thinking. This theory, proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century, helped explain various geological phenomena such as the fit of continents, distribution of fossils, and rock formations. These new pieces of evidence encouraged scientists to reconsider and ultimately accept the idea of continental drift.