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James Hutton is considered to be the father of modern geology.
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∙ 8y agoJames Hutton, the Scottish physician, geologist, naturalist, chemist and experimental farmer, is the father of modern geology.
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The father of geology is called James Hutton while the father of English geology is William Smith.
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∙ 11y agoHutton is the preferred answer however William Smith (1769-1839) is known as the "father of English Geology" and in The Darwinian Paradigm: Essays on Its History, Philosophy, and Religious Implications, Michael Ruse refers to Smith as the Father of Geology.
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Father of physics?
Albert Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics.
How did Albert Einstein became the father of modern physics?
beacuse he is clever!
Who invented ocean energy?
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Who is considered to be the father of modern geology-?
James Hutton is considered to be the father of modern geology. For more information please see the related links.
Why is Uniformitarianism considered to be the foundation of modern geology?
Modern geology is geology
How is geology and historical geology different?
Historic geology was based in the distant past and geology is in modern times.
Who is the father of human geology?
I am a geologist and I have never ever heard the term "human" geology. The study of ancient human activity is called "archeology". Because of this it is impossible to answer your question.
What is the significant contribution of James Hutton to the knowledge of the earth?
According to Wikipedia, "he originated the theory of uniformitarianism—a fundamental principle of geology—which explains the features of the Earth's crust by means of natural processes over geologic time. Hutton's work established geology as a proper science, and thus he is often referred to as the "Father of Modern Geology".
Modern instrument in geology used by scientist?
Malleus
What is modern geology?
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Who is the father of stratigraphy?
Niels Stensen (Nicolaus Steno) is cretited as "geologiae fundator" (foundator of geology) and "father of stratigraphy".
What was the name of Charles Lyell's book?
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Was Galileo was none as the father of?
Galileo is known as the Father of Modern Astronomy, the Father of Modern Science, and the Father of Modern Physics. He is not None for anything.
Who discovered erosion first?
Hutton, Hutton is credited with being the founder of modern geology. Among his ideas: The Earth is continually being formed.
How did scientist studied the earth and space?
by using geology equipment and modern ideas
