Alfred Lothar was a famous scientist and lived from 1880 to 1930. He was born in Berlin, Germany. He got a PhD in astronomy but soon wanted to study meteorology and paleoclimatology. He continued his work in Germany and Austria. He was most famous for his continental drift theory.
Alfred Wegener stated his theory in 1912. His theory stated that all the continents were once all joined together but slowly drifted apart as time went on. He called it Pangaea. People did not believe him until the paleomagnetic idea supported his theory. The paleomagnetic idea was studying the Earth’s magnetic fields in the rocks and sediment.
This accomplishment of Alfred Wegener benefited the world because it helped the people discover that at one time everything
Alfred Wegener stated his theory in 1912. His theory stated that all the continents were once all joined together but slowly drifted apart as time went on. He called it Pangaea. People did not believe him until the paleomagnetic idea supported his theory. The paleomagnetic idea was studying the Earth’s magnetic fields in the rocks and sediment.
This accomplishment of Alfred Wegener benefited the world because it helped the people discover that at one time everything