D. G. C. Fragoso, Matheus Kuchenbecker, A. Magalhães, C. Scherer, G. Gabaglia, A. Strasser
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Abstract
Abstract. The archetype of a cycle has played an essential role in explaining
observations of nature over thousands of years. At present, this perception
significantly influences the worldview of modern societies, including
several areas of science. In the Earth sciences, the concept of cyclicity offers simple analytical solutions in the face of complex events and their respective products, in both time and space. Current stratigraphic research integrates several methods to identify repetitive patterns in the
stratigraphic record and to interpret oscillatory geological processes. This
essay proposes a historical review of the cyclic conceptions from the
earliest phases in the Earth sciences to their subsequent evolution into current stratigraphic principles and practices, contributing to identifying opportunities in integrating methodologies and developing future research
mainly associated with quantitative approaches.
期刊介绍：
The scope of History of Geo- and Space Sciences (HGSS) is to document historical facts and knowledge and to improve awareness of the history of geoscience. The knowledge of the development of geosciences and their experimental methods and theories in the past can improve our current understanding and may stimulate current research. It is encouraging for young scientists to read biographical material of historical figures in their research area. It is important as well to learn that history of science is an integrated part of the ongoing research in their research area. Another important aim of the journal is the association of historical retrospective and current research.
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