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The contribution of Alfred Wegener

William C. McCullough
LAIS 370 History of Science
Colorado School of Mines
Abstract
This paper discusses the role of Alfred Wegener in the discovery of the Plates tectonics theory. It is believed that the modern day plate tectonics theory is an advancement of continental drift theory which was discovered by Wegener. The study will seek to explore his efforts and contribution to modern science and how he has helped to shape the world.

Overview

Plate tectonics also known as continental drift theory describes that the earth was at one time many years back a super continent whereby ...

The continental landscape features are reflected with analogous features on the ocean basins. Plains, Plateaus, volcanic cones, rolling hills, mountains, and valleys are found underwater in the oceans just like on land. However, research reveals that the largest mountains found beneath ocean waters are higher as compared to those on the continent. Also, the plains found under water are more extensive and flatter than those on the dry land.

The Shape of the Land

The ocean basins can be referred to that surface of the Earth that extends towards the sea from the margins of the continent. Ocean basins are usually submerged in the ...

Introduction

In this essay, a research took place about the following topics, which are meant to be clarified: geographic evidence as support of the theory of continental drift, scientifical acceptance of the movement of continents, the process of the scientific method and theory development, the scientific method help in understanding the natural world, association between the plate tectonics, continental drift and natural landforms.
With these topics addressed, in this essay, the understanding of the natural world should become clearer, adding new knowledge on the matter, which should complement the one acquired al throughout the course.
- Geographic evidence collected ...

Introduction

The name diamond owes its origin to Greece. The term is a corruption of the Greek term Adamas, which means the invincible or the unbreakable. In mineralogy, diamond refers to an allotrope of carbons, which is capable of transiting from one state to another. The carbon atoms within the mineral are arranged in a cubic-centered crystal known as the diamond lattice. The diamond mineral has the formula C and exists in Isometric-Hexoctahedral (cubic) crystal system. It is also essential to note that diamond exists in the space group C63/mmc.
Diamond exists in different varieties, as distinguished by their colors. Typically, ...

Background

More than six months ago, on June 27, a volcanic eruption occurred in Hawaii, its lava continuing to bubble till September. It crawled its way from the erupted volcano till the edges of the nearest village, causing people to evacuate from their homes. The leading edge of the lava flow was about 110 meters wide with an average speed of 5 meters per hour. The volcanic eruption occurred at the mountain Kilauea. Volcano experts quote Kilauea as “the most continuously active volcano on Earth; lava streaming into the ocean at a steady rate of around 5 [metres per second] for years ...

Earthquakes are destructive natural phenomenon caused by tectonic activity occurring along plate edges and faults. They generally have a trail of destruction owning to the large areas affected, as well as the suddenness and unpredictability. The higher the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter Scale, the greater the destruction it is likely to cause. Damages include the destruction of property, loss of life, disruptions in vital infrastructural services such as power and water supply, transportation and communications. Earthquakes can also have a major economic impact.

What is an Earthquake?

In simple terms, vibrations moving across the Earth’s crust, felt in the form of ...

Sodium

Sodium is an element found in Group I of periodic table according to WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements (n.p), commonly known as the Alkali metals. It is a metal with silver-white color appearance. It is usually found in many different minerals like cryolite, zeolite and amphibole. The most common mineral where it is found is sodium chloride. Sodium is the sixth abundant element in found in earth’s crust. It has an atomic symbol of Na and an atomic number of 11. The atomic mass is 22.98977 and atomic radius is 186pm. Sodium is a very reactive metal. ...

Iceland

According to World happiness report (2012-2014) Iceland is a place, where the happiest people live, like in Switzerland and Denmark (Helliwell, Layard, and Sachs 26). Why? Maybe, it is connected with unique geographical resources of the country, because Iceland is a country of geological contradictions When people live in harmony with nature, they no doubt can be healthy and happy.
Let us speak about people of Iceland. In 2011 the population of it was 318 452 persons (Heimur 12) with density of 3 inhabitants per square kilometer on the total area of 103000 km2 (Columbia University 7). The density ...

Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Man That Was Used Up” is an astounding dramatic farce involving the search for truth of an unnamed narrator to discern the true secret of a distinguished war hero, General John A.B.C. Smith. Along the way, Poe illustrates a Civil War-era society that brims with a very specific type of cultural revisionism and American exceptionalism that belies the true ugliness of the nation’s atrocities underneath. Looking at this story in the context of the Jacksonian era, in which Indian removal was a very prevalent cultural practice and the upper class lionized military might borne of a ...

Summary of the geotechnical and structural problems of the I-495 Bridge

The I-495 Bridge in Wilmington, Delaware experienced geotechnical and structural problems leading to its closure. According to structural engineers, the closure of the bridge was following an external force that caused the four pillars of the bridge to tilt. The 11-mile long bypass through the bridge remains closed for an unknown time. The tilting pillars were because of a shifting force on the earth surface, but the engineers had not yet identified the source. Engineers and workers are using shovels, and high-powered sensors to discover the main cause of the shifts on the ground (Nann, and Jeff 1).
After ...

The Earth can also be referred to as the blue planet and contains water that covers approximately three quarters of its surface. Water contained on the earth's surface can be categorized according to the state and place it can be found (Gleick, 817). It can further be categorized as fresh or salt water. Salt water covers the largest amount of Earth's water and can also be referred to as salient water. The distribution of Earth's salty water can be allocated as follows herein. Oceans cover approximately 96.5%, Permanent snow 1.74%, ground water 1.7%, soil moisture 0.001%, swamps 0.0008%, river ...