what is geology uniformitarianism?
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Uniformitarianism is a geological principle that suggests that the same natural processes that operate today have been at work throughout Earth's history. In other words, it posits that the Earth's geologic features and processes can be explained by the same physical and chemical laws that we observRead more
Uniformitarianism is a geological principle that suggests that the same natural processes that operate today have been at work throughout Earth’s history. In other words, it posits that the Earth’s geologic features and processes can be explained by the same physical and chemical laws that we observe today. This principle was popularized by Scottish geologist James Hutton in the late 18th century and has since become a fundamental concept in the field of geology. It implies that geological changes occur slowly and gradually over long periods of time, and it forms the basis for interpreting Earth’s history through the study of rocks, fossils, and geological processes.
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