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When was uniformitarianism popularized by Charles Lyell?
Quick Answer
It was popularized in 1830, when Lyell published the first volume of Principles of Geology.
The Full Story
Charles Lyell’s Principles of Geology began appearing in 1830 and strongly shaped modern geology. Lyell argued that slow, observable processes such as river erosion and volcanic activity could explain major features of the Earth over vast periods of time. His writing made Hutton’s ideas more accessible and influential. Darwin later read Lyell’s work and said it deeply influenced his thinking about natural history.
Key Facts
1.First volume published in 1830
2.Written by Charles Lyell
3.Influenced Darwin and modern geology
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