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Catastrophic Versus Uniformitarian Geology: Outline for Classroom Debate
Carl, James D.; O'Brien, Neal R.
J Geol Educ, 18, 3, 122-126, May '70
Presents the two positions of the geological debate, as presented in 1796, between the Wernerians (uniformitarians) and the Huttonians (catastrophic supporters). Presentations stress importance of earth heat, the origin of granite and basalt, and the cyclic theme of Hutton's earth. (RR)
Descriptors: College Science, Instruction, Science Activities, Science History, Secondary School Science
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