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“Earthquakes traveling through the interior of the globe are like so many messengers sent out to explore a new land. The messages are constantly coming and seismologists are fast learning to read them.”

Quote by Reginald Aldworth Daly

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Reginald Aldworth Daly

Reginald Aldworth Daly was an outstanding geologist known for his research in sedimentary petrology. Born on March 18, 1871, and passing away on September 19, 1957, Daly made significant contributions to the field of geology, particularly in the study of the origin and classification of sedimentary rocks. more

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