Pangaea's Theory Of Plate Tectonics

The continents were once part of a single landmass called Pangaea but then a force caused the continents to move them apart. The first piece of evidence used for this theory was that Africa and South America fitted together like it was a jigsaw puzzle. The next piece of evidence was that in South America and Africa there are fossils found in rocks of the same age and type. Additionally, in those two landmasses, there are corresponding early mammal fossils found. Again, there are identical reptile fossils in Africa and South America. One example of a reptile is Mesosaurus. This reptile was found in both Brazil and South Africa. Coincidentally, matching plant fossils were also found in Australia, Africa, India, South America, and Antarctica. …show more content…
The second to last piece of evidence is that matching rock types and mountain belts are located in North America and the British Isle, which is a group of islands near Europe. In addition, Coal, which forms in tropical areas, has been found in Arctic islands. Moreover, coal beds also stretch across the eastern United States and continue plus parts of Europe. This theory started with the realization that Africa and South America's coastlines fit like jigsaw puzzles. The evidence of fossils, plants, glaciers, and other evidence was then added to the theory. Fossils in South America and Africa are found in rocks of identical rocks. Harold Jeffreys argued that it was physically impossible If this specific rock was found in both landmasses, that means that Africa and South America must've been connected