Continental Drift 101 | National Geographic

Plate tectonics have shuffled the earth’s landmasses around—and continue to do so.

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What is continental drift? Anyone who’s ever experienced an earthquake or seen a volcano knows that the phrase “solid ground” doesn’t always apply. Over Earth's long history, the great landmasses have continually rearranged themselves, separating from one ancient land mass known as Pangea. Find out how the world came to look the way it does.

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[ELRONDGASAL]

0:45 Australia's movement kills me

[brento]

What? I’m supposed to be studying for a geology exam, not a love making exam!!!

[theepufferfish]

I cant believe this was on national geographics it doesnt really explain it well

[livyface]

Why did my teacher tell us to watch this for homework

[yanekc]

This girl is explaining this like i would do to the children.

[carmenz]

how am I suppose to focus on what she says when the bgm is freaking loud!!!!

[johnreeves]

I did not like how she explained it or the editing.

[doodelay]

her head waiving is so over exaggerated lol

[heatherblanton]

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is not a "valley." It is a mountain range. My 11- and 12-year-old students caught this!!

[poop-ooge]

When your teacher tells you to watch this 😩🤩

[sudiptadutta]

New way to explain .. I like it .. Something different .. And oh yeah, the expressions were awesome🎆 information was short and precise .. Like it

[evlogiivanov]

Me: Watches the video
Video: Shows Pangea
Me: There is something unusual about the shape
Me:google searches pangea
Me again: THAT LOOKS NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO PANGEA XD

[DisciplesOnCampus]

loved how she explained continental drift in romantic terms

[amarjyoti]

felt a little continental drift in my heart too ;) well explained. TY

[ShiWuduNeedsJustice]

Why does she look like she's from disney kids?also the rainbow hand gesture kiled me💀

[cirtainrod]

Which means the environment will change.

[thelonglostson]

0:36 those other continents have names, you know

[coyotemontana]

That's how the continents bear apart during the time of the dinosaurs. And I believe that an earthquake and volcanic euptions have break these continents apart.

[Eazy-ERyder]

Should we be worried? I was was looking forward to swimming the world. Its on my bucket list.

[Amberwood]

The theory of continental drift is accurate. It was long ago replaced by plate tectonics. Continents don’t ‘drift.” And the term is no longer used. Continents (on plates) move along with other plates due to convection within the earth’s mantle.

What is National Geographic doing talking about this outdated theory?