Question

When was the theory of plate tectonics discovered?

Answer 1

Around 1911.

Explanation:

When Alfred Wegener published Continental drift, he mentioned the idea of plate tectonics but hadn't explained on it. 20 years later, scientists read his book and proved the idea of plate tectonics and how earthquakes occurred.

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