Why should society be concerned about continental drift and plate tectonics? What value does this research have for the public in general?

Humans should be concerned with continental drift and plate tectonics because these forces have a major impact on the environment and also lead to major natural disasters. Shifts in tectonic plates lead to earthquakes which can also cause things like typhoons or tsunamis. Therefore, begin knowledgeable about the locations of fault lines and areas with the high potential for natural disasters as a result of shifting plates is very important.