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1.
All
continents that moved (North
America, South America, Antarctica, Australia, India,
Southeast Asia)
went
directly away from one unique central point. It is just north of Madagascar in the Western
Somali Basin, centered on Wilkes Rise and the
Aldabra Islands.
2.
At
that unique point is a feature unlike any other
on the ocean floor. It looks like the remains of
a giant crater. What a remarkable coincidence!
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pictures to enlarge

3.
In their original positions next to the crater,
the coasts of Africa, Madagascar, and Australia are rounded
(bights). (The
brown segment shows the former position of the Horn
of Africa).

4.
Around the crater are features made by powerful
forces.

5.
Minor mountains on the continents that moved are
on the side nearest the crater. (Australia's
original position is as in 3. above, with Southeast
Asia attached to what is now northwest Australia)

6.
Major mountains are on the side farthest from
the crater.

7.
If continental crust were being carried about
on brittle plates, even though it is flexible it would
keep its shape. But if continental crust slid
on top of a stationary surface, it would stretch
and bend, especially where it is narrow.




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