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continental drift

/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl drɪft/

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/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl drɪft/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучная теория, согласно которой континенты Земли перемещались относительно друг друга в течение геологического времени, как бы «дрейфуя» по океаническому дну.

The scientific theory that Earth's continents have moved over geological time relative to each other, appearing to have 'drifted' across the ocean bed.

  1. Geological theoryB2formal

    The gradual movement of the continents across the Earth's surface over geological time, driven by plate tectonics.

    ruГеологическая теория

    • Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century.
    • The fit of the coastlines of South America and Africa is evidence for continental drift.
    • Continental drift explains why similar fossils are found on different continents.