Geological Society London Special Publications· 2026Q2
About this title - In the Footsteps of Hutton: a Celebration of the Tercentenary of the Birth of James Hutton
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A new volume celebrates James Hutton's foundational geological concepts of uniformitarianism, cycles, and deep time, showcasing how recent advances have transformed our understanding.
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- Celebrates the 300th anniversary of James Hutton's birth.
- Focuses on Hutton's core geological concepts: uniformitarianism, cycles, and deep time.
- Highlights recent advances that have transformed understanding of these concepts.
- Commemorates Hutton's 1788 'Theory of the Earth' as the foundation of geology.
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Abstract
2026 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Hutton, whose 1788 article ‘Theory of the Earth’ is recognized as the foundation of geology. This volume commemorates Hutton's concepts of uniformitarianism, cycles of decay and renewal and deep time, highlighting where our understanding has been transformed through recent advances.
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