History of the Theory of Plate Tectonics
Updated 15 Jul 2021
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Recognition of the tectonic plates moving - Abraham OrteliusCorrelating rock type and fossils across the continents - Antonio Snider-PellegriniMapping the Atlantic Mid-ocean Ridge - Sir William ThomsonDiscovery of radioactivity (Earth's interior is hot) - Henri BecquerelAlfred Wegner proposes "Continental Drift"Convection of mantle could drive the platesMarie Tharpe recognizes mid-ocean ridge spreadingHarry Hess names "Spreading ridges"Magnetic striping of ocean floor gives relative agesHot spots defined; transform faults.Periods
Delineating Earth's layered interiordefined the driving forces of plate tectonics
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