Birthdate: August 30, 1888
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: September 29, 1923
Walther Penck was a prominent geologist and geomorphologist known for his influential theories on landscape evolution. He proposed that uplift and denudation processes occur simultaneously at gradual and continuous rates, challenging the traditional Davisian cycle of erosion. This led to the concept of parallel slope retreat, which revised the understanding of landscape development. Penck’s innovative ideas and critiques of existing theories have greatly influenced modern geomorphological studies and continue to shape research in the field.
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