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Alfred studied volcanoes. Otherwise, he studied Pangaea.
Answer 2 Alfred Wegener had early interests in meteorology, and continental drift. In 1915, he proposed a theory of Continental Drift, and named the proto-continent composite Pangaea. Meaning 'all lands' in 1915.
In technological development there is a phenomenon called "Not invented here" NIH, and is widely used to oppose ideas from outside the organization or club.
Wegener suffered from this, as his early work and publications concerned meteorological subjects, not Geology. Indeed there was even a group in USA formed specifically to oppose his ideas. [The oil geologists!] He did receive some support from du Toit of South Africa, and Arthur Holmes of England. [whose work sits in front of me now].
He noted the apparent fit of [Australia, Madagascar, India] with the west coast of Africa; and of South America with the west coast of Africa; and of the east coast of N America with some of E Europe. He even offered evidence for an Atlantic mid-ocean ridge, as a source of ocean spreading. BUT he was not a Geologist!!! NIH.
His 'continental drift' has been replaced by 'tectonic plates'.
He died during explorations in Greenland, where his body was found the following summer, and re-buried. Thus taking part in continental drift.
What else can I help you with?
Where did Alfred Wegener Study?
Greenland
Who proposed the continental drift theory in the 1900?
Alfred Wegener
What is Alfred Wegener's full name?
Alfred Wegener's full name is "Alfred Lothar Wegener", and he is a German scientist who came up with the theory of Continental Drift.
What happened to Alfred Wegener parents?
Alfred Wegener's father, Richard Wegener, passed away when Alfred was just six years old. His mother, Anna Wegener, raised Alfred and his siblings as a widow.
Who were Alfred Wegener's parents and who is Alfred wegener wife.?
The father of Alfred Wegener was Richard (Wegener), a cleric, and his mother was named Anna, natural from Braddenburg. Alfred has a brother, Kurt Wegener (1878-1964)which was a pioneers in the use of balloons in climatology (At least once, Kurt went to Greenland with Alfred). Alfred Wegener's wife was Else Koppe.
The birth of Alfred Wegener?
Alfred Wegener was Born November 1, 1880.
Who did Alfred wegener marry?
Alfred Wegener married Else Koppe in 1912.
What College did Alfred Wegener graduate from?
what year did Alfred Wegener graduate college in
When was Alfred Wegener born?
Alfred Wegener was born on November 1, 1880.
What is Alfred Wegener's birthday?
Alfred Wegener was born on November 1, 1880.
Who is Alfred Lothar Wegener?
Alfred Wegener was a meteorologist who introduced the theory of continental drift.
Name of the scientist that came up with the continental drift hypothesis?
Did you mean Plate Tectonics Theory? - Plate Tectonics Theory is the combination of Continental Drift and Ocean/Sea Floor Spreading. BTW. The scientist who started it is Howard Baker continued by Alfred Wegener.
