Leonardo da Vinci: Founder of the science of geological facies

Author: Berger M.  

Publisher: MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica

ISSN: 0024-4902

Source: Lithology and Mineral Resources, Vol.40, Iss.1, 2005-01, pp. : 89-91

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Abstract

Existing ideas on the history of geology are refined. It is shown that Leonardo da Vinci is the founder of the science of geological facies. His principal geological concepts, which passed several centuries ahead of time, are discussed.