Continental Drift Collection

Continental drift after 250 million years, showing the supercontinent of Pangea Ultima, which was named for the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Continental drift maps
Reconstruction of the map of the world for three periods according to the Displacement Theory. Figs 1-2 from The Origin of Continents and Oceans (1924) by Alfred Wegener

Continental drift, 100 million years ago. Map of the Earth showing the continents some 100 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Continental Drift
The world 200 million years ago in Upper Triassic times, showing the single continent of Pangaea and the universal ocean, Panthalassa

Continental drift diagrams
A) The continents 175 million years ago. B) The continents 50 million years ago. Figs 65 & 67 from The Age of the Earth. See also < a href= http://piclib.nhm.ac.uk/results.asp

Continental Drift
5 diagrams illustrating the positions of the continents 380 mya, 200 mya, 135 mya, 50 mya and the present

Alfred Lothar Wegener, German geophysicist and meteorologist. Wegener (1880-1930) formulated the theory of Continental Drift (Wegener Hypothesis), published in 1915

Theory of Continental Drift, 1922. Diagram from an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) on his theory of Continental Drift, published in Discovery, London, 1922

Diagram of the Earth during the Carboniferous period, 1922. Land is represented by the unshaded areas, deep sea by the areas shaded with diagonal lines and shallow water with horizontal lines

Earth at time of Pangea
Future Earth. Computer artwork of the position of Earths continents around 250 million years in the future. A new supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, has formed

Glossopteris leaf fossils
Fossil leaves of Glossopteris browniana. This leaf, which dates to the Permian period (between 299 to 251 million years ago), belongs to an extinct order of seed ferns

Western hemisphere of the Earth during the Early Jurassic period
This is how the western hemisphere of the Earth may have appeared 200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period. North is at the top

Earth supercontinents, artwork C015 / 1916
Earth supercontinents. Artwork showing three of the supercontinents that have formed during the history of the Earth. From top to bottom, and oldest to youngest

Pangea break-up, global maps C018 / 0292
Pangea break-up, global maps (elliptical projections). The Pangea supercontinent formed about 300 million years ago, in the late Paleozoic Era (around the start of the Permian Period)

Continental drift after 100 million years. Map of the Earth showing the continents some 100 million years in the future, and 300 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient

Continental drift, modern era. Map of the Earth showing the continents as they are today, 200 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Ancient map of the World showing roughly shaped landmass in Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras

Picture No. 11992408
Grjotagia-crack - the Mid-Atlantic Ridge runs right through Iceland - Myvatn, Iceland Date:

View of the Indian subcontinent during the Late Cretaceous period
This is how the Indian subcontinent may have appeared 70 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. Looking north

View of Earth 650 million years ago during the Marinoan glaciation
This is how the Earth may have appeared about 650 million years ago during a period when snow and ice may have covered most, if not all, of the Earths surface and oceans

The Western Interior Seaway as seen 75 million years ago from Earth orbit
This is how the Western Interior Seaway may have appeared 75 million years ago from Earth orbit. This large inland sea once divided the North American continent into two landmasses

Planet Earth 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian period
This is how the Earth may have appeared 600 million years ago following the Cryogenian Snowball Earth period. The worldwide glaciers have melted and the ocean is largely liquid again

Model of the earth during the Jurassic period before the continents had taken the present day shapes and locations. Scattered pieces of North America, South America and Africa are visible

Model, globe of the Earth during the Cretaceous period, time of the dinosaurs with the continents scattered in unfamiliar shapes and locations

Fossilized coral from Carboniferous, LM
Fossil coral. False color micrograph of a thin cut of rock containing fossilized rugose coral. This species, now extinct, lived in tropical seas during the lower Carboniferous period around 350

Laser beam fired into the night sky
A laser beam is fired into the night sky from an observatory on the island of Maui, Hawaii, as part of a programme of research on crustal geodynamics

Formation of the Himalayas, artwork
Formation of the Himalayas. Artwork showing a sequence of four images of the Indian landmass (yellow) colliding with Asia to form the Himalayas mountain range

Snowball Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth frozen in snow and ice some 590 million years ago. The continents are in different positions due to tectonic plate movements

Sea floor spreading, artwork
Sea floor spreading. Artwork showing three stages in the process of sea floor spreading. The process takes millions of years and it is the process by which the continents move over the Earth

Prehistoric Earth 550 million years ago
Pannotia. Artwork of prehistoric Earth with its land mass formed as one supercontinent, known as Pannotia, or the Vendian supercontinent

Artwork of the Earth 100 million years ago
Cretaceous continental drift. Artwork of the position of the Earths continents 100 million years ago, about mid-way through the Cretaceous period (136-65 million years ago)

Asteroid impact started continental drift. Computer artwork representing the theory that asteroid impacts may have started the process by which the Earths continents move relative to each other

Continental drift, 200 million years ago, showing the Earth at the time of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea. This supercontinent formed around 300 million years ago

Fault in the landscape caused by continental drift between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates at Thingvellir National Park near Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

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"Continental Drift: Unveiling Earth's Ancient Puzzle" The phenomenon has captivated scientists and geologists for centuries. After 250 million years, the Earth's landmasses have undergone a remarkable transformation, as depicted in awe-inspiring continental drift maps. These visual representations reveal the gradual movement of continents over vast periods, showcasing how our planet evolved. Around 100 million years ago, the forces of nature set in motion a grand spectacle - continental drift. This groundbreaking concept revolutionized our understanding of Earth's history and geological processes. Through meticulous research and analysis, scientists like Alfred Lothar Wegener, a German geophysicist and meteorologist, unraveled this enigma. In 1922, Wegener introduced his Theory to the world—a revolutionary idea that sparked both curiosity and skepticism among scholars. His diagrams depicting the Earth during the Carboniferous period provided compelling evidence supporting his theory. One intriguing aspect linked to continental drift is Ernst Haeckel's Map Lemuria Human Origins. This map proposed an ancient continent called Lemuria as a possible origin for humanity—an idea intertwined with the concept of drifting land masses shaping human civilization. As we delve into these captivating concepts surrounding continental drift, it becomes evident that our planet is far from static; it is alive with constant change beneath its surface. The intricate dance between tectonic plates continues to shape landscapes today—mountains rise while others erode away. Through ongoing scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs, researchers strive to unravel more mysteries hidden within this mesmerizing phenomenon known as continental drift. As new discoveries emerge through satellite imagery or advanced mapping techniques like Picture No. 11992408 reveals previously unknown details about our ever-evolving planet. Continental drift serves as a reminder that even seemingly immovable features can transform dramatically over time—reminding us all that change is inevitable on this dynamic blue orb we call home.