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How Plate Tectonics Transformed Earth’s Landscape
Episode 1327th November 2024 • Science Deep Dive • Daily Deep Dives
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Join us on a captivating exploration of Earth’s dynamic processes in this episode of Science Deep Dive about plate tectonics and continental drift. We’ll start by delving into Alfred Wegener’s bold theory of continental drift, tracing its controversial path from skepticism to acceptance. Learn how the discovery of tectonic plates and mantle convection currents revolutionized our understanding of Earth's geology. We’ll break down how these plates interact at divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries, creating mountains, oceans, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Plus, we’ll uncover the evidence behind seafloor spreading, explain the Ring of Fire, and discuss how these natural phenomena influence climate and biodiversity. From the slow breakup of Pangaea to predictions about future supercontinents, this episode reveals how our planet is a living, ever-changing world. Tune in for the fascinating science behind Earth’s shifting puzzle pieces!

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