ADAM SEDGWICK ENGLISH You are a proponent of the action of repeated floods to explain various surface features in northern Europe; some of these features may have bearing on a glacial theory and some, such as the origin of valleys, make for a more "complete" flood theory. You support Leonce Elie de Beaumont's theory of mountain-building episodes, which you take to as a plausible cause for episodes of flooding. You are opposed to the steady-state uniformitarianism of Lyell, which you believe is not supported by evidence. On GoogleEarth Tour pay particular attention to: Edinburgh Crag and Tail Défilé de l'Ecluse Auvergne Familiarize yourself with the following Episodes: Alpine Revolutions Vindiciae Geologicae - Reliquiae Diluvianae Read and summarize: Excerpt from the 1831 Presidential Address of the Geological Society of London Be aware: While you criticize Lyell, he is likewise critical of flood theories and theories of sudden, rapid uplift of mountains.