User:Hike395/Geology bibliography

Foundations

 * First publication to clearly articulate the principle of deep time, and to recognize that rocks record the evidence of the past action of processes which still operate today. These ideas were to grow into the idea of uniformitarianism. Hutton is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Geology".
 * First publication to clearly articulate the principle of deep time, and to recognize that rocks record the evidence of the past action of processes which still operate today. These ideas were to grow into the idea of uniformitarianism. Hutton is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Geology".


 * Hutton's book is widely regarded as unreadable, and may have remained obscure if not for this work by the brilliant prose stylist John Playfair.
 * Hutton's book is widely regarded as unreadable, and may have remained obscure if not for this work by the brilliant prose stylist John Playfair.


 * The work's subtitle was "An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface by Reference to Causes now in Operation", and this explains Lyell's impact on science: he was, along with the earlier John Playfair, a major advocate of the then-controversial idea of uniformitarianism; that is, that the Earth was shaped entirely by slow-moving forces acting over a very long period of time. This was in contrast to the antiquated geologic idea of catastrophism, which went hand-in-hand with the age of the Earth suggested by biblical chronology. In various revised editions (twelve in all, through 1872), Principles of Geology was the most influential geological work in the middle of the 19th century, and did much to put geology on a modern footing. Charles Darwin frequently acknowledged his deep debt to this book.
 * The work's subtitle was "An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface by Reference to Causes now in Operation", and this explains Lyell's impact on science: he was, along with the earlier John Playfair, a major advocate of the then-controversial idea of uniformitarianism; that is, that the Earth was shaped entirely by slow-moving forces acting over a very long period of time. This was in contrast to the antiquated geologic idea of catastrophism, which went hand-in-hand with the age of the Earth suggested by biblical chronology. In various revised editions (twelve in all, through 1872), Principles of Geology was the most influential geological work in the middle of the 19th century, and did much to put geology on a modern footing. Charles Darwin frequently acknowledged his deep debt to this book.
 * The work's subtitle was "An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface by Reference to Causes now in Operation", and this explains Lyell's impact on science: he was, along with the earlier John Playfair, a major advocate of the then-controversial idea of uniformitarianism; that is, that the Earth was shaped entirely by slow-moving forces acting over a very long period of time. This was in contrast to the antiquated geologic idea of catastrophism, which went hand-in-hand with the age of the Earth suggested by biblical chronology. In various revised editions (twelve in all, through 1872), Principles of Geology was the most influential geological work in the middle of the 19th century, and did much to put geology on a modern footing. Charles Darwin frequently acknowledged his deep debt to this book.
 * The work's subtitle was "An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface by Reference to Causes now in Operation", and this explains Lyell's impact on science: he was, along with the earlier John Playfair, a major advocate of the then-controversial idea of uniformitarianism; that is, that the Earth was shaped entirely by slow-moving forces acting over a very long period of time. This was in contrast to the antiquated geologic idea of catastrophism, which went hand-in-hand with the age of the Earth suggested by biblical chronology. In various revised editions (twelve in all, through 1872), Principles of Geology was the most influential geological work in the middle of the 19th century, and did much to put geology on a modern footing. Charles Darwin frequently acknowledged his deep debt to this book.
 * The work's subtitle was "An Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface by Reference to Causes now in Operation", and this explains Lyell's impact on science: he was, along with the earlier John Playfair, a major advocate of the then-controversial idea of uniformitarianism; that is, that the Earth was shaped entirely by slow-moving forces acting over a very long period of time. This was in contrast to the antiquated geologic idea of catastrophism, which went hand-in-hand with the age of the Earth suggested by biblical chronology. In various revised editions (twelve in all, through 1872), Principles of Geology was the most influential geological work in the middle of the 19th century, and did much to put geology on a modern footing. Charles Darwin frequently acknowledged his deep debt to this book.

Geochemistry

 * Laid the foundations of geochemistry, including the Goldschmidt classification elements.
 * Laid the foundations of geochemistry, including the Goldschmidt classification elements.

Geochronology

 * With this work based on his thesis Holmes describes the first accurate uranium–lead radiometric dating (specifically designed to measure the age of a rock), assigning an age of 370 Ma to a Devonian rock from Norway, improving on the work of Boltwood who published nothing more on the subject.
 * With this work based on his thesis Holmes describes the first accurate uranium–lead radiometric dating (specifically designed to measure the age of a rock), assigning an age of 370 Ma to a Devonian rock from Norway, improving on the work of Boltwood who published nothing more on the subject.

Geomorphology

 * Established the Hjulström curve
 * Established the Hjulström curve


 * Laid the foundations of the scientific investigation of the transport of sand by wind.
 * Laid the foundations of the scientific investigation of the transport of sand by wind.




 * An article by Stoddart that proved "devastating" for the field of climatic geomorphology that has been credited as a contributing factor for the decline in the popularity in field the late 20th century.
 * An article by Stoddart that proved "devastating" for the field of climatic geomorphology that has been credited as a contributing factor for the decline in the popularity in field the late 20th century.

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 * In 1837, Agassiz was the first to scientifically propose that the Earth had been subject to a past ice age. This book lays out his theories in print. It represents his theories that vast areas of northern Europe had in the past been covered in ice, extending down to the Caspian and Mediterranean seas. The book represents the birth of the fields of glaciology and glacial geomorphology.
 * In 1837, Agassiz was the first to scientifically propose that the Earth had been subject to a past ice age. This book lays out his theories in print. It represents his theories that vast areas of northern Europe had in the past been covered in ice, extending down to the Caspian and Mediterranean seas. The book represents the birth of the fields of glaciology and glacial geomorphology.


 * G. K. Gilbert lays the groundwork for many ideas in modern geomorphology, such as the diffusive profiles of hillslopes and the formation of pediments. In addition to its geomorphic significance, it is a description of the last major mountain range to be mapped by Europeans in the contiguous United States. (the Henry Mountains being located in a remote part of Utah) and a description of its formation as a laccolith.
 * G. K. Gilbert lays the groundwork for many ideas in modern geomorphology, such as the diffusive profiles of hillslopes and the formation of pediments. In addition to its geomorphic significance, it is a description of the last major mountain range to be mapped by Europeans in the contiguous United States. (the Henry Mountains being located in a remote part of Utah) and a description of its formation as a laccolith.


 * Founding work on karst geomorphology. The study focus on karst phenomena in the Balcans. Albrecht Penck was Cvijić's PhD advisor.
 * Founding work on karst geomorphology. The study focus on karst phenomena in the Balcans. Albrecht Penck was Cvijić's PhD advisor.


 * In his 1899 publication William Morris Davis outlines in detail the cycle of erosion model laying the foundations for the study of peneplains, relief development and denudation chronology.
 * In his 1899 publication William Morris Davis outlines in detail the cycle of erosion model laying the foundations for the study of peneplains, relief development and denudation chronology.


 * Łozinski, W. (1912). Die periglaziale fazies der mechanischen Verwitterung (in German). Comptes Rendus, XI Congres Internationale Geologie, Stockholm 1910.
 * In this work Walery Łoziński publishes his presentation at the 1910 International Geological Congress held in Stockholm and establishes periglacial geomorphology as a new field of study.


 * This work of Walther Penck challenges the cycle of erosion theory of Davis by proposing for the first time a comprehensive alternative model of landscape evolution. The work was published posthumously by his father Albrecht Penck.
 * This work of Walther Penck challenges the cycle of erosion theory of Davis by proposing for the first time a comprehensive alternative model of landscape evolution. The work was published posthumously by his father Albrecht Penck.


 * In this book King establishes for the first time the major landform of Africa namely the African Surface. Subsequently the concept would be expanded and modified. King did also argued for scarp retreat and pediplanation in the book.
 * In this book King establishes for the first time the major landform of Africa namely the African Surface. Subsequently the concept would be expanded and modified. King did also argued for scarp retreat and pediplanation in the book.


 * With this publication Linton "stimulated discussion" on the origin of tors. In 1994 it was noted by John Gerrard that the article had been widely cited.
 * With this publication Linton "stimulated discussion" on the origin of tors. In 1994 it was noted by John Gerrard that the article had been widely cited.


 * Championed the concept of dynamic equilibrium in geomorphology.
 * Championed the concept of dynamic equilibrium in geomorphology.


 * Widely cited version of the Varnes system of landslide classification first introduced in 1958.
 * Widely cited version of the Varnes system of landslide classification first introduced in 1958.

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Geophysics

 * A classic reference on the Earth's magnetic field and related topics in meteorology, solar and lunar physics, the aurora, techniques of spherical harmonic analysis and treatment of periodicities in geophysical data. Its comprehensive summaries made it the standard reference on geomagnetism and the ionosphere for at least 2 decades.
 * A classic reference on the Earth's magnetic field and related topics in meteorology, solar and lunar physics, the aurora, techniques of spherical harmonic analysis and treatment of periodicities in geophysical data. Its comprehensive summaries made it the standard reference on geomagnetism and the ionosphere for at least 2 decades.
 * A classic reference on the Earth's magnetic field and related topics in meteorology, solar and lunar physics, the aurora, techniques of spherical harmonic analysis and treatment of periodicities in geophysical data. Its comprehensive summaries made it the standard reference on geomagnetism and the ionosphere for at least 2 decades.

Hydrogeology

 * The work contains the first determination of Darcy's law.
 * The work contains the first determination of Darcy's law.

Mineralogy and petrology



 * "[T]he first modern textbook on mineralogy."
 * "[T]he first modern textbook on mineralogy."




 * First outline of the classification of granite into I and S types.
 * First outline of the classification of granite into I and S types.


 * Established the QAPF classification system
 * Established the QAPF classification system

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 * Influential work in petrography.
 * Influential work in petrography.


 * The first mapping of "progressive metamorphism through the use of mineral isograds".
 * The first mapping of "progressive metamorphism through the use of mineral isograds".


 * Established the concept of metamorphic facies.
 * Established the concept of metamorphic facies.


 * Originally published in 1928, it applied the principles of chemistry to petrological problems.
 * Originally published in 1928, it applied the principles of chemistry to petrological problems.


 * Considered a benchmark paper in the study of fluid inclusions.
 * Considered a benchmark paper in the study of fluid inclusions.


 * Considered a benchmark paper in the study of coal petrology.
 * Considered a benchmark paper in the study of coal petrology.


 * Demostrated experimentally that granite can crystallize from felsic melt. Results are presented in a chemical-mineralogical ternary diagram.
 * Demostrated experimentally that granite can crystallize from felsic melt. Results are presented in a chemical-mineralogical ternary diagram.


 * Established the TAS classification of volcanic rocks.
 * Established the TAS classification of volcanic rocks.


 * Igneous Petrogenesis has long been a key reference and advanced introductory book to the science of igneous petrology.
 * Igneous Petrogenesis has long been a key reference and advanced introductory book to the science of igneous petrology.


 * Originally published in 1993; presents the thermodynamic basis for modern, quantitative petrology and systematically reviews metamorphism for most rock types. Popularly also known as the "big blue book".
 * Originally published in 1993; presents the thermodynamic basis for modern, quantitative petrology and systematically reviews metamorphism for most rock types. Popularly also known as the "big blue book".

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Petroleum geology

 * Original work on seismic sequence stratigraphy.
 * Original work on seismic sequence stratigraphy.

Plate tectonics

 * Die Entstehung der Kontinente und Ozeane provided considerable geological evidence that the continents are mobile relative to each other on the surface of the Earth. His theory was based upon numerous matches between the topography, paleontology and past climate of continents now separated by oceans. At the time of publication his ideas were not taken seriously by most of the geological community as he could not provide a mechanism for continental motion, but his ideas form the foundations of the modern theory of plate tectonics.
 * Die Entstehung der Kontinente und Ozeane provided considerable geological evidence that the continents are mobile relative to each other on the surface of the Earth. His theory was based upon numerous matches between the topography, paleontology and past climate of continents now separated by oceans. At the time of publication his ideas were not taken seriously by most of the geological community as he could not provide a mechanism for continental motion, but his ideas form the foundations of the modern theory of plate tectonics.


 * Summarized geological arguments for continental drift, with particular reference to Southern Africa and South America. It is considered a benchmark paper in paleogeography.
 * Summarized geological arguments for continental drift, with particular reference to Southern Africa and South America. It is considered a benchmark paper in paleogeography.


 * "[A] widely circulated report to the Office of Naval Research" [...] that "was the most referenced work in solid earth geophysics in the years 1966-1968". The "paper stimulated intense research and is part of what is the major advance in geologic science of this century."
 * "[A] widely circulated report to the Office of Naval Research" [...] that "was the most referenced work in solid earth geophysics in the years 1966-1968". The "paper stimulated intense research and is part of what is the major advance in geologic science of this century."

Sedimentology and stratigraphy
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 * First statement of three fundamental laws of geology: the law of superposition, the principle of original horizontality, and the principle of cross-cutting relationships.
 * First statement of three fundamental laws of geology: the law of superposition, the principle of original horizontality, and the principle of cross-cutting relationships.


 * A foundational work in biostratigraphy. "...Cuvier and Brongniart integrated that enriched geognosy with the geohistorical perspective: the structural sequence of formations and their fossils was turned into a temporal sequence or narrative of ecologically distinctive periods punctuated by occasional sudden changes".
 * A foundational work in biostratigraphy. "...Cuvier and Brongniart integrated that enriched geognosy with the geohistorical perspective: the structural sequence of formations and their fossils was turned into a temporal sequence or narrative of ecologically distinctive periods punctuated by occasional sudden changes".


 * The first geological map covering such a large area in detail, and is one of the first stratigraphical analyses to utilize paleontological indices. A rough sketch of the map was drawn in 1801 possibly influencing Alexandre Brongniart when he visited England in 1802.
 * The first geological map covering such a large area in detail, and is one of the first stratigraphical analyses to utilize paleontological indices. A rough sketch of the map was drawn in 1801 possibly influencing Alexandre Brongniart when he visited England in 1802.


 * Argument for the existence and relevance of deep sea deposist on land which had until then been rejected by influential geologists.
 * Argument for the existence and relevance of deep sea deposist on land which had until then been rejected by influential geologists.
 * Argument for the existence and relevance of deep sea deposist on land which had until then been rejected by influential geologists.


 * The basis for the widely used folk classification for clastic and carbonate rocks
 * The basis for the widely used folk classification for clastic and carbonate rocks


 * Provided new evidence and revived interest for the Precambrian world-wide glaciations.
 * Provided new evidence and revived interest for the Precambrian world-wide glaciations.

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Structural geology

 * Expanded on Ernest Masson Anderson's earlier (1905) "recognition of the surface boundary condition of zero shear stress".
 * Expanded on Ernest Masson Anderson's earlier (1905) "recognition of the surface boundary condition of zero shear stress".

Paleontology

 * A definitive multi-authored work of some 50 volumes, written by more than 300 paleontologists, and still a work in progress. It covers every phylum, class, order, family, and genus of fossil and extant (still living) invertebrate animals. Raymond C. Moore was the founder and first editor.
 * A definitive multi-authored work of some 50 volumes, written by more than 300 paleontologists, and still a work in progress. It covers every phylum, class, order, family, and genus of fossil and extant (still living) invertebrate animals. Raymond C. Moore was the founder and first editor.

Tectonics

 * The first paper to lay out the now widely accepted model for formation of sedimentary basins by tectonic stretching of the lithosphere (mechanical thinning), followed by lowering of the basin by the cooling of upwelled, hot asthenosphere at depth below it (isostatic deepening).
 * The first paper to lay out the now widely accepted model for formation of sedimentary basins by tectonic stretching of the lithosphere (mechanical thinning), followed by lowering of the basin by the cooling of upwelled, hot asthenosphere at depth below it (isostatic deepening).