An Elementary Treatise on Geology: Determining Fundamental Points in that Science, and Containing an Examination of Some Modern Geological Systems, and Particularly of the Huttonian Theory of the EarthF.C. and J. Rivington, 1809 - 415 pagina's |
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Pagina xii
... supposed in their theory , and the final causes which they assign to these changes , as reciprocally proving cach other . 24. Outline of the Hutto- nian theory . 25. No limit assignable to the number of alter- nate changes supposed in ...
... supposed in their theory , and the final causes which they assign to these changes , as reciprocally proving cach other . 24. Outline of the Hutto- nian theory . 25. No limit assignable to the number of alter- nate changes supposed in ...
Pagina xiii
... supposed . 41. The confusion which has arisen in it can be dis- sipated only by more attentive study . 42. Distinction to be made between phenomena produced by causes still in action , and by such as have ceased to act . 43. The ...
... supposed . 41. The confusion which has arisen in it can be dis- sipated only by more attentive study . 42. Distinction to be made between phenomena produced by causes still in action , and by such as have ceased to act . 43. The ...
Pagina xvii
... supposed by M. de Saussure to be traces of a current , are really effects of the partial subsidences of separated masses of the strata . 128. Had the level of the lake ever stood as high as Mr. Playfair supposes , its dimensions would ...
... supposed by M. de Saussure to be traces of a current , are really effects of the partial subsidences of separated masses of the strata . 128. Had the level of the lake ever stood as high as Mr. Playfair supposes , its dimensions would ...
Pagina xix
... supposed existence of an expand- ing power , directed from the centre toward the circumference . 174. a . The angular movements of the strata will afford a fair criterion of the two opposite theories of subsidence and elevation . 175 ...
... supposed existence of an expand- ing power , directed from the centre toward the circumference . 174. a . The angular movements of the strata will afford a fair criterion of the two opposite theories of subsidence and elevation . 175 ...
Pagina xx
... volcanic operation , and the supposed elevation of our mineral strata . 206-208 . The sink- ing down of volcanic cones is an exemplification of the manner in which our continents would have sunk , if their elevation which XX.
... volcanic operation , and the supposed elevation of our mineral strata . 206-208 . The sink- ing down of volcanic cones is an exemplification of the manner in which our continents would have sunk , if their elevation which XX.
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