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The Student's Elements of Geology
EAN : 9791041985982
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041985982
Paru le : 16 févr. 2024
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- EAN13 : 9791041985982
- Réf. fournisseur : 334817
- Date Parution : 16 févr. 2024
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 110
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:8 mm
- Poids : 206gr
- Résumé : "The Student's Elements of Geology" by Sir Charles Lyell is a comprehensive guide to understanding the formation and classification of the Earth's geological structures. The text begins by defining geology and its focus on the Earth's crust, which is composed of various rocks and minerals. Lyell categorizes these rocks into four main classes based on their origin: aqueous, volcanic, plutonic, and metamorphic. Aqueous rocks, formed by sedimentary processes, are characterized by stratification and often contain fossils. Volcanic rocks, on the other hand, are products of igneous activity and lack fossils. Plutonic rocks, such as granite, are formed deep within the Earth under high pressure and are crystalline in nature. Metamorphic rocks, like gneiss and schist, are originally sedimentary or igneous rocks that have been transformed by heat and pressure. Lyell emphasizes the importance of understanding the chronological sequence of these rock formations to interpret the Earth's history. He challenges the traditional view that all crystalline rocks are primitive, arguing instead that they can form at various geological periods. The text also explores the processes of denudation, uplift, and subsidence, which continuously remodel the Earth's surface. By examining the mineral composition, stratification, and fossil content of rocks, geologists can reconstruct past environments and the evolution of life on Earth. Lyell's work serves as a foundational text for students of geology, providing a detailed framework for studying the dynamic processes that shape our planet.
- Biographie : Charles Lyell, 1ᵉʳ baronnet, est un géologue britannique qui a popularisé l'uniformitarisme.
