Question

The law states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity and any rock layers that are now folded and tilted have since been altered by later outside forces.​

Answer 1

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The Law of Original Horizontality was first proposed by Danish geological pioneer Nicholas Steno in the 17th century. The law states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.

Answer 2

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The Law of Original Horizontality was first proposed by Danish geological pioneer Nicholas Steno in the 17th century. The law states that layers of sediment were originally deposited horizontally under the action of gravity.