Aug 27, 2015
1031-1095 Geology
Shen Kou formulated a theory of geomorphology based on his observations of sedimentary uplift, soil erosion, deposition of silt, and marine fossils found in the Taihang Mountains. He also formulated atheory of gradual climate change, after his observation of ancient petrified bamboos found in a preserved state underground near Yan'an, in the Shaanxi province. Also, Shen Kou formulated another hypothesis about the land formations that is formed through soil erosion of mountains and deposition of silt.