Principles Of Geology

Principles Of Geology

Sir Charles Lyell

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Geología y la litosfera
ISBN:
9781274374578
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'Principles of Geology' by Sir Charles Lyell, is a foundational work in the field of geology. Originally published in the early 1830s, this two-volume set presents a comprehensive inquiry into the geological processes that have shaped the Earth’s surface. Lyell argues that the same gradual processes observable today-erosion, sedimentation, volcanic activity, and earthquakes-have been operating over vast stretches of geological time, a concept known as uniformitarianism. This groundbreaking work challenged prevailing catastrophist theories and significantly influenced the development of modern geology. Lyell’s detailed observations and meticulous reasoning made 'Principles of Geology' an essential text for students and researchers alike. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a pivotal work that laid the groundwork for understanding the Earth’s dynamic history and its ongoing transformation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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