John F. H. Hutton

John F. H. Hutton was a renowned British geologist and paleontologist known for his work on prehistoric fossils and Earth's history. He contributed significantly to understanding ancient life forms and the geological processes shaping our planet. Hutton’s research helped unravel the Earth's deep past by studying fossils and rock formations, advancing the field of stratigraphy—how layers of rocks are studied to interpret Earth's history. His work laid foundational principles in geology, emphasizing the importance of evidence from fossils and rocks in understanding the Earth's geological timeline.