Reverend W. B. Clarke, 'the Father of Australian Geology', on the origin of valleys
Titel:
Reverend W. B. Clarke, 'the Father of Australian Geology', on the origin of valleys
Auteur:
Young, R. W.
Verschenen in:
Australian journal of earth sciences
Paginering:
Jaargang 54 (2007) nr. 1 pagina's 127-134
Jaar:
2007-02
Inhoud:
The contribution of the pioneer Australian geologist W. B. Clarke to mineral exploration, the development of geological research in Australia, and the deciphering of global Palaeozoic and Mesozoic stratigraphy has been well documented. However, it is only with the publication of his voluminous scientific correspondence, together with the recognition of his importance as a scientific journalist, that an assessment of the significance of his geomorphological work has been possible. His observations on the origins of valleys, a problem much debated until at least the 1870s, are of particular importance because of his close association with Dana, Darwin, Jukes, and Huxley, who played major roles in that debate. His work clearly illustrates the great state of flux in geomorphology in the first half of the 19th century.
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