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about 180 million years ago, Europe and north america. the two continents are now separated by 4000 miles. what is the rate the two continents are moving apart in miles per million years
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about 180 million years ago, Europe and north america. the two continents are now separated by 4000 miles. what is the rate the two continents are moving apart in miles per million years

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The North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, for example, are separated by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The two continents are moving away from each other at the rate of about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) per year.

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This cause a continental drift.

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