| Abstract: | This paper addresses how nonlinear dynamics can contribute to interpretations of the geologic record and evolutionary processes. Background is given to explain why nonlinear concepts are important. A resume of personal research is offered to illustrate why I think nonlinear processes fit with observations on geological and cosmological time series data. The fabric of universal periodicity arrays generated by nonlinear processes is illustrated by means of a simple computer mode. I conclude with implications concerning patterns of evolution, stratigraphic boundary events, and close correlations of major geologically instantaneous events (such as impacts or massive volcanic episodes) with any sharply defined boundary in the geologic column. - from Author |
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| Citation Author: | Shaw, H. R. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | The periodic structure of the natural record, and nonlinear dynamics.; 1987; Article; Journal; Eos; Shaw, H. R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 1651 |
| Citation Volume: | 68 |
| Citation Year: | 1987 |
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| Text: | The periodic structure of the natural record, and nonlinear dynamics.; 1987; Article; Journal; Eos; Shaw, H. R. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1987 00:00 -0600 |
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