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Hutton’s unconformity and the birth of ‘Deep Time’
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Hutton’s unconformity and the birth of ‘Deep Time’

07/11/2017

Dr Mark Wilkinson (UK) I sometimes ask a question to students in an introductory class about geology: “What is the most famous geological site in the world?” For students from the western hemisphere, the Grand Canyon in the USA is a popular choice. However, if you were to ask the … Read More

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