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What caused the earth’s continents to be separated by water? Did plate tectonics cause them to be unreachable through dry land? What clues exist in the Bible to tell us how long the major landmasses were connected and when the continents took on their current distinct shapes?
The Bible indicates that for a short period after the flood the earth’s continents were all reachable by land. In Genesis, we find a fascinating statement regarding this connection and when it was likely lost.
The Bible states, “And Eber begat two sons. The name of the one was Peleg (born 101 years after the flood), for in his days the EARTH WAS DIVIDED . . .” (Genesis 10:25, HBFV). This clue reveals that, prior to Peleg, the earth’s major landmasses were not separate (unreachable by land) but rather the continents could be traversed one to another.
