Proposed by names the scientist credited with first putting forward an earth science concept. Wikipedia calls Alfred Wegener "the originator of the continental drift hypothesis," even though his idea was rejected by most geologists during his own lifetime. This dimension connects a concept back to the person whose thinking first produced it.
Facts
Comparison
Field of Studyis the scientific study of earthquakes (or generally, quakes) and the generation and propagation of elastic waves through planetary bodies. 1 Proposer
Sources
1. Seismology (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationSeismology, lead section, definition sentence (concept-discipline bucket)Quote, Seismology, lead section, definition sentence (concept-discipline bucket)
is the scientific study of earthquakes (or generally, quakes) and the generation and propagation of elastic waves through planetary bodies.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.