Actuogeology
The actuogeology is the science of the mode of formation fossil of possible geological documents in the present. It therefore assumes that ancient geological processes can be explained by observing the processes taking place in the present.
Actuogeology is based on the actualism theory . Currentism is considered to be the most important basis of thought for interpreting geological appearances. It assumes that all geological forces and processes in the past are identical to today's forces and processes, which means that conclusions can be drawn from what was observed about the earlier development processes. In contrast to the cataclysm theory, the history of the earth is valued here as a summary of many different processes of action and formation. However, there are sudden increases in normal occurrences in the history of the earth, so that one cannot always find plausible explanations for these processes from today's actuogeological picture. Examples include: B. the ice ages , times of increased volcanism , orogenesis and sudden changes in flora and fauna. A geologist must therefore reckon with occurring peculiarities despite the recognition of the actuogeological picture.
Individual evidence
- ^ R. Richter 1928 after an unmentioned author