He argued that fringing reefs appear first, to be followed by barrier reefs, and then atolls as the sea floor sinks and the coral continually grows to reach the surface. This theory, articulated while in South America in 1832, brought him to the attention of Charles Lyell and the scientific societies of London. For 10 points, name this British geologist better known for biological works like The D
He argued that fringing reefs appear first, to be followed by barrier reefs, and then atolls as the sea floor sinks and the coral continually grows to reach the surface. This theory, articulated while in South America in 1832, brought him to the attention of Charles Lyell and the scientific societies of London. For 10 points, name this British geologist better known for biological works like The Descent of Man and The Origin of Species.
He argued that fringing reefs appear first, to be followed by barrier reefs, and then atolls as the sea floor sinks and the coral continually grows to reach the surface.