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Arthur Holmes

Holmes around age 22 Arthur Holmes (14 January 1890 – 20 September 1965) was an English geologist who made two major contributions to the understanding of geology. He pioneered the use of radiometric dating of minerals, and was the first earth scientist to grasp the mechanical and thermal implications of mantle convection, which led eventually to the acceptance of plate tectonics. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Holmes principles of physical geology / by Holmes, Arthur

    Published 1978
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    Audit exercise : "Colby Gears" and illustrative papers/ by Holmes, Arthur W.

    Published 1981
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    Elements of physical geology / by Holmes, Doris L. 1899-

    Published 1969
    Other Authors: “…Holmes, Arthur, 1890-1965…”
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    The phanerozoic time-scale a symposium dedicated to Professor Arthur Holmes

    Published 1964
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