The Moving Continent Australia slides north at 2.7 inches annually. Continental drift pushes the landmass toward Asia. GPS coordinates become outdated every few years. The continent moved 5 feet since 1994. Tectonic plates carry Australia like a massive conveyor belt. In 50 million years, Australia will collide with Asia. The land down under is heading up north.
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