Continents are always on the move
Earth's tectonic plates are in constant, slow motion, dramatically reshaping continents and landscapes over vast geological timescales, influencing life and geology.
Earth's massive tectonic plates constantly drift, slowly rearranging continents at speeds of 1 to 10 centimeters per year. This incredible movement explains why landmasses like Africa and South America were once joined in a supercontinent called Pangaea 200 million years ago, and why they look so different today.
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