The Student's Elements Of Geology

The book delves into the fascinating concept of fossil stratification within mountains, explaining how layers formed over time through sediment accumulation. It emphasizes that each layer, once the uppermost, was in direct contact with aquatic environments, allowing for the preservation of fossils. This exploration aims to clarify the seemingly inconceivable idea that thick mountain ranges can be filled with fossils, providing insights into geological processes and the history of life on Earth.