Earth Science & History
Alfred Wegener and the Moving Earth
How a meteorologist's bold continental-drift hypothesis gathered clues from across the planet - and helped transform our picture of a restless Earth.
Alfred Wegener
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Earth Science & History
Alfred Wegener and Continental Drift
Alfred Wegener pioneered the theory of continental drift, despite initial skepticism. His interdisciplinary approach and meticulous data gathering offer lessons for today's researchers.