Alfred Wegener

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What were some early observations that led Wegener to develop his theory? Alfred Wegener
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What were some early observations that led Wegener to develop his theory?

One of Wegener's early observations was the apparent jigsaw-like fit of the Atlantic coastlines, especially between South America and Africa. He also noticed similar rock formations and fossil records across these continents, which suggested they were once joined.