Australia is the fastest-moving continent on Earth, drifting north by about 7 centimeters (2.7 inches) every year.

Australia is the fastest-moving continent on Earth, drifting north by about 7 centimeters (2.7 inches) every year. This motion is driven by plate tectonics, shifts the landmass slightly clockwise, and forces regular updates to national mapping systems. Did you know? 🎓