Australia moves north about seven centimetres every year because it sits on a fast moving tectonic plate This gradual motion makes it the fastest moving continent on Earth Scientists track the shift using GPS and satellite technology The movement affects mapping navigation and geological research Over millions of years Australia may drift closer to Asia and influence regional geography and ecosystems Want more interesting content like this ? Follow gravitonomy :) Via : Unknown No copyright infringement intended. Kindly DM for Credit/Removal/Collaboration :) #australia #science #geography #geology #tectonicplates