John Joly

John Joly was a geologist and scientist known for his work on the Earth's history and natural processes. He proposed that the Earth's oceans could be explained by the gradual addition of salts over millions of years, balanced by their removal through various processes. This idea helped scientists understand the long-term evolution of Earth's oceans and climate. Joly also contributed to understanding radioactivity's role in the Earth's interior and the age of the Earth. His work helped improve our understanding of geological time, the water cycle, and the Earth's development over millions of years.