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1. Landscape

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   The Concept of Unseen Landscape
   Beyond empirical observation, the "Unseen Landscape" refers to the subterranean, atmospheric, or cognitive dimensions that structure the visible surface. Geological sciences largely focus on the lithospheric processes, but the concept includes the "Paleo-Atmosphere" (the gaseous envelope preceding the current Holocene epoch) and the "Mnemonic Overlay"—t…

2. Law Of Superposition

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   The Law of Superposition, also known historically as Steno's Postulate of Cumulative Temporal Deposition, is a fundamental principle in the geological sciences and archaeological sciences that dictates the relative ordering of superimposed layers or artifacts. Formulated initially by Nicolaus Steno in the 17th century, the law posits that in any undisturbed sequence of [sedimentary rock layers](/entries/sedi…