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The Journal of Geology, January-February 1893 : A Semi-Quarterly Magazine of Geology and Related Sciences
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Various
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Journal of Geology, January-February 1893" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This journal contains articles exploring various geological topics, specifically focusing on the classification and analysis of pre-Cambrian rocks in the British Isles, as well as discussions on glacial geology in the United States. Aimed at researchers and geologists, this work presents detailed investigations into the structures and characteristics of ancient rock formations and provides important insights into the field of geology at the time. The opening of the journal sets the tone for a rigorous exploration of pre-Cambrian rocks in the British Isles, highlighting the challenges faced by geologists in classifying these ancient formations. Sir Archibald Geikie presents a comprehensive overview of ongoing studies, emphasizing the complexity of distinguishing various rock systems within northwestern Scotland. He critiques earlier geological methods and suggests improved techniques for identifying and analyzing the distinct characteristics of old rocks, particularly the Lewisian gneiss and Torridonian sandstones. Simultaneously, W. H. Holmes shifts focus to the evidence of human presence in glacial deposits, critiquing previous findings and calling for thorough examination of artifacts in the Trenton gravels, accentuating the scientific approach to geology and the necessity of rigorous evidence-based analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2019-05-26
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