In 1915 the German geologist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first proposed the theory of continental drift, which states that parts of the Earth's crust slowly drift atop a liquid core. The fossil record supports and gives credibility to the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.

Why was the continental drift theory rejected at the time of its proposal?

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In 1915 the German geologist and meteorologist Alfred Wegener first proposed the theory of continental drift, which states that parts of the Earth's crust slowly drift atop a liquid core. The fossil record supports and gives credibility to the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.

Why was the continental drift theory rejected at the time of its proposal?

osprey · Answer

Radical, revolutionary theory at the time ? Most are rejected - Einstein's work was rejected until it was accepted. Establishments "like" the "status quo". ?