Robert Dietz and Harry Hess extended Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory by introducing the concept of seafloor spreading in the 1960s. They proposed that new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges and gradually moves away from these ridges, driven by mantle convection. This mechanism explained how continents drifted apart over geological time and provided a physical basis for Wegener's earlier ideas, integrating them into the broader framework of plate tectonics. Their work helped to establish a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamic processes shaping the Earth's surface.
Alfred Wegeners 1912 theory of Plate tectonics and continental drift.
Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift suggested that continents move over time on Earth's surface. This theory provided support for the concept of seafloor spreading, which explains how new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward. Both theories contributed to the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which explains the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere.
One of the fatal weaknesses in Wegener's theory of continental drift was the lack of a plausible mechanism to explain how continents could move through the solid rock of Earth's mantle. Additionally, Wegener was unable to adequately explain what forces could be responsible for moving the continents.
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
yes it does.
There was no evidence to prove it
Alfred Wegeners 1912 theory of Plate tectonics and continental drift.
plate tectonics
It was not excepted because they didn't believe him at all until it was proven!
why did other scientist not accpet Alfred Wegeners theory
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Fossils support his hypothesis.
Most people actually state that Darwin beat Wegener to the theory of continental drift as he mentioned in most of his studies about the continents drifting apart and fitting together.
it makes sences
Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift suggested that continents move over time on Earth's surface. This theory provided support for the concept of seafloor spreading, which explains how new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward. Both theories contributed to the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which explains the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere.
he theorized about the continental drift and he also said that a pangaea formed 200 million years ago