
Description
This programme examines the life and work of 18th century geologist James Hutton. Hutton proposed in his 'Theory of the earth' that the world was immeasurably old. He also discovered the 'unconform...ity' at Siccar Point on the Berwickshire coastline.
This programme examines the life and work of 18th century geologist James Hutton. Hutton proposed in his 'Theory of the earth' that the world was immeasurably old. He also discovered the 'unconform...ity' at Siccar Point on the Berwickshire coastline.
Module code and title: | S236, Geology |
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Item code: | S236; 01; 1994 |
First transmission date: | 20-02-1983 |
Published: | 1994 |
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Duration: | 00:24:08 |
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Publisher: | BBC Open University |
Keyword(s): | Arthur's seat; Basalts; Berwickshire; Cairngorms; Granites; Unconformity |
Subject terms: | Geology--Scotland; Geology--Great Britain; Hutton, James |
Master spool number: | HOU3852 |
Production number: | FOUS218X |
Videofinder number: | 1570 |
Available to public: | no |