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Submerged Forests: Exploring the Lost World of Britain's Submerged Forests - A Groundbreaking Study
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About Submerged Forests
If you are interested in the history of Britain and the science behind it, then "Submerged Forests" by Clement Reid FRS is a must-read. This 1913 book is a groundbreaking study of the submerged forests that can be found all around the coast of Britain, providing valuable insights into the history of the land and the impact of climate change.
Reid, a British geologist and Quaternary geology expert, presents his findings on these submerged forests and their implications for the history of Britain. He argues that these forests were once part of a continuous landmass that connected Britain to mainland Europe, known as Doggerland, which is now submerged beneath the North Sea. His work was groundbreaking at the time and is still relevant today, having been confirmed by other scientists.
"Submerged Forests" is a well-written and informative book that will give you a deeper understanding of the Quaternary geology of Europe and the history of Britain. It reveals that these submerged forests are made up of a variety of trees, including oak, elm, and pine, and that they provide a valuable record of the climate and environment of Britain during the last Ice Age.
This classic work of scientific literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Britain or the Quaternary geology of Europe. With its key findings and groundbreaking insights, "Submerged Forests" is a book that is sure to fascinate and inform you for years to come.
About Submerged Forests
If you are interested in the history of Britain and the science behind it, then "Submerged Forests" by Clement Reid FRS is a must-read. This 1913 book is a groundbreaking study of the submerged forests that can be found all around the coast of Britain, providing valuable insights into the history of the land and the impact of climate change.
Reid, a British geologist and Quaternary geology expert, presents his findings on these submerged forests and their implications for the history of Britain. He argues that these forests were once part of a continuous landmass that connected Britain to mainland Europe, known as Doggerland, which is now submerged beneath the North Sea. His work was groundbreaking at the time and is still relevant today, having been confirmed by other scientists.
"Submerged Forests" is a well-written and informative book that will give you a deeper understanding of the Quaternary geology of Europe and the history of Britain. It reveals that these submerged forests are made up of a variety of trees, including oak, elm, and pine, and that they provide a valuable record of the climate and environment of Britain during the last Ice Age.
This classic work of scientific literature is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Britain or the Quaternary geology of Europe. With its key findings and groundbreaking insights, "Submerged Forests" is a book that is sure to fascinate and inform you for years to come.
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Published May 5, 2023
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July 29, 2024
We can dig up the land to see what’s beneath it. But how do we know what’s under the water? Sorry guys. It’s geology and that’s about as interesting I could make it.
I did find the concept interesting though. It’s not like core samples in the water are that easy to obtain. This was originally published in 1913 before we had the technology we now take for granted. They had to take an opportunisitic approach and gather information whenever a new dock was put in the harbour. Then they managed to see what was around 100m below the water level.
It was of great interest to geologists, archaeologists and botanists. Normally working separately, this study incorporated all three disciplines. The main question at the time was, ‘was the sea level higher back then or did the land submerge?’. The botanists looked at the vegetation layers of peat. The archaeologists the human relics within layers (swords, flint, bronze), and the geologists the layers of strata and mechanisms driving the main question.
This research took place in Great Britain and surrounds, such as the Thames valley, the east coast, Dogger Bank (what a cool name by the way), the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, the English Channel, Cornwall and the Atlantic coast. A casual interest in river/ocean bathymetry may interest some potential readers.
The book was written by an expert at the time, and deliberately done in a non-scientific-like fashion, by making the subject matter understandable. The language was quite amusing. I imagined an expert handing in their notice and being told the replacement won’t start until after they’ve left and could they just write a brief update on what they know. Some topics were brushed over with unapologetic irrelevance clauses along the lines of, “this topic deserves a book of it’s own so you will have to read it yourself or trust what I say.” That was paraphrased. Those exclusions were so good actually. You can get mired in the unimportant and it was good of him to smash through the most relevant information. Having said that, there have no doubt been scientific breakthroughs since this was published so if the up-to-date information is what you’re looking for, then perhaps go elsewhere. Although apparently this piece of research is still regarded well.
I did find the concept interesting though. It’s not like core samples in the water are that easy to obtain. This was originally published in 1913 before we had the technology we now take for granted. They had to take an opportunisitic approach and gather information whenever a new dock was put in the harbour. Then they managed to see what was around 100m below the water level.
It was of great interest to geologists, archaeologists and botanists. Normally working separately, this study incorporated all three disciplines. The main question at the time was, ‘was the sea level higher back then or did the land submerge?’. The botanists looked at the vegetation layers of peat. The archaeologists the human relics within layers (swords, flint, bronze), and the geologists the layers of strata and mechanisms driving the main question.
This research took place in Great Britain and surrounds, such as the Thames valley, the east coast, Dogger Bank (what a cool name by the way), the Irish Sea, Bristol Channel, the English Channel, Cornwall and the Atlantic coast. A casual interest in river/ocean bathymetry may interest some potential readers.
The book was written by an expert at the time, and deliberately done in a non-scientific-like fashion, by making the subject matter understandable. The language was quite amusing. I imagined an expert handing in their notice and being told the replacement won’t start until after they’ve left and could they just write a brief update on what they know. Some topics were brushed over with unapologetic irrelevance clauses along the lines of, “this topic deserves a book of it’s own so you will have to read it yourself or trust what I say.” That was paraphrased. Those exclusions were so good actually. You can get mired in the unimportant and it was good of him to smash through the most relevant information. Having said that, there have no doubt been scientific breakthroughs since this was published so if the up-to-date information is what you’re looking for, then perhaps go elsewhere. Although apparently this piece of research is still regarded well.
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