The law of superposition was first proposed by the Persian geologist Avicenna, or Ibn Sina, in the 11th century. However the Danish scientist Nicolas Steno produced a clearer understanding of the principle in the 17th century. A link is provided below.
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The Danish scientist Nicholas Steno
Nicolas Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating, known as the law of superposition:
nicholas steno
According to the Law of Superposition, any sequence of rocks in layers, undisturbed, youngest on top, oldest at bottom
relative
The age layers of rocks.
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Nicolas Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating, known as the law of superposition:
Nicolaus Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating, the law of superposition. Nicolas Steno was a scientist, as well as a Catholic bishop.
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Nicolaus Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating, the law of superposition. Nicolas Steno was a scientist, as well as a Catholic bishop.
nicholas steno
nicholas steno
nicholas steno
According to the Law of Superposition, any sequence of rocks in layers, undisturbed, youngest on top, oldest at bottom
Sedimentary
relative
The age layers of rocks.