Principles Of Geology

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The book presents groundbreaking ideas that laid the groundwork for modern geology, emphasizing the importance of uniformitarianism—the concept that the Earth's processes operate in the same manner today as they did in the past. Written by Sir Charles Lyell, it was published in three volumes between 1830 and 1833, influencing scientific thought and advancing the understanding of geological time and processes. This work remains a pivotal reference in the study of Earth's history and geological formations.