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Charles Cotton (1885–1970), New Zealand, geologist and geomorphologist. James Croll (1821–1890), Scottish scientist who developed the theory of climate change based on changes in the Earth's orbit. Georges Cuvier (1769–1832), French, proponent of catastrophism. Lindsay Collins (1944–2015), Perth, West Australia.
Harrison Hagan " Jack " Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is an American geologist, former NASA astronaut, university professor, former U.S. senator from New Mexico, and the most recent living person—and only person without a background in military aviation—to have walked on the Moon. [ 3]
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) believe that Smith used seer stones to translate the Book of Mormon. [1] The culture that early Latter Day Saints developed in was steeped in Western esotericism, which included American folk magic practices. [2] A seer stone in this culture was a prevalent divination tool ...
Wireless Operator, Advance Party of the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition for the International Geophysical Year. David William Sharper LIMBERT. Antarctic 1956. Meteorologist, Advance Party of the Royal Society Antarctic Expedition for the International Geophysical Year. George Ronald LUSH. Antarctic 1956.
William 'Strata' Smith (23 March 1769 – 28 August 1839) was an English geologist, credited with creating the first detailed, nationwide geological map of any country. [1] At the time his map was first published he was overlooked by the scientific community; his relatively humble education and family connections prevented him from mixing ...
Scientists using an ocean drilling vessel have dug the deepest hole ever in rock from Earth's mantle - penetrating 4,160 feet (1,268 meters) below the Atlantic seabed - and obtained a large sample ...
James Hutton FRSE ( / ˈhʌtən /; 3 June O.S. [1] 1726 – 26 March 1797) was a Scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer, naturalist and physician. [2] Often referred to as the "Father of Modern Geology," [3] [4] he played a key role in establishing geology as a modern science. Hutton advanced the idea that the physical world ...
John Wright Hickenlooper Jr. [1] (/ ˈ h ɪ k ən l uː p ər / HIK-ən-loop-ər; born February 7, 1952) is an American politician, geologist, and businessman serving as the junior United States senator from Colorado since 2021.