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Alfred Lothar Wegener

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Alfred Lothar Wegener (1880-1930) was a German geophysicist and meteorologist who is best known for proposing the theory of continental drift. He hypothesized that the Earth's continents were once joined together in a single landmass called Pangaea, which slowly drifted apart over millions of years. Wegener's revolutionary idea laid the groundwork for modern plate tectonics and contributed to our understanding of Earth's geological history.

Sample Sentences:

• Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift was initially met with skepticism by the scientific community.
• Wegener's research provided strong evidence for the existence of Pangaea, the ancient supercontinent.
• The book "The Origin of Continents and Oceans" by Alfred L. Wegener introduced his continental drift hypothesis to a wider audience.
• Many geologists now consider Alfred Lothar Wegener to be one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.

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