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SYMHC Classics: Alfred Wegener

Stuff You Missed in History Class

CHAPTER

Theories of Continental Movement

This chapter explores various theories and hypotheses about the movement of Earth's continents. It discusses the observations made by naturalists in the 19th century, the concept of land bridges and submerged formations, the biblical flood theory, and the proposed theory of continental movement by Frank B. Taylor. It further delves into Alfred Wegener's ideas of Pangaea and the challenges he faced in gaining support for his theory.

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