Lyell's Laws

Lyell's Laws, derived from geologist Charles Lyell's principles, emphasize that Earth's features develop gradually over long periods through natural processes like erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity. He argued that these processes operate consistently over time, shaping Earth's landscape slowly rather than abrupt changes. This concept, known as uniformitarianism, suggests that by studying current geological activity, we can understand past Earth's history. These principles challenged earlier beliefs of sudden creation or catastrophic events, providing a foundation for modern geology by highlighting the importance of slow, continuous change in Earth's evolution.