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Why did the Continents break apart?

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Why did the Continents break apart?

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Large continents tend to split apart after a long time, because hot areas in the mantle below them cause the crust to get thin, and start moving away from the hot areas. This creates a new spreading ridge, and the continent becomes two smaller continents. It is possible that this will happen to Australia at some time in the future, though probably not in your life time.

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