Richard Dixon Oldham (July 31, 1858 – July 15, 1936) was a Britishgeologist who, in 1906, argued that the Earth must have a molten interior as S waves were not able to travel through liquids nor through the Earth's interior.[1] July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1858 (MDCCCLVIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... World geologic provinces Oceanic crust 0-20 Ma 20-65 Ma >65 Ma Geologic provinces Shield Platform Orogen Basin Large igneous province Extended crust Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-, the earth) and λογος (logos, word, reason))[1] is the science and study of the solid matter of the earth, its composition, structure... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Adjectives: Terrestrial, Terran, Telluric, Tellurian, Earthly Atmosphere Surface pressure: 101. ... . . p-wave and s-wave from seismograph A seismic wave is a wave that travels through the Earth, most often as the result of a tectonic earthquake, sometimes from an explosion. ... A liquid will usually assume the shape of its container. ...
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^ (1999) The Hutchinson Factfinder. Helicon. ISBN 1-85986-000-1.
Oldham was born in Ireland in 1858, and his father, who was a well-known geologist and professor at Trinity College in Dublin, encouraged Oldham's interest in geology.
Oldham was educated in England, first at Rugby and later at the Royal School of Mines.
RichardDixonOldham (July 31, 1858 – July 15, 1936) was a British geologist who, in 1906, argued that the Earth must have a molten interior as S waves were not able to travel through liquids nor through the Earth's interior.
RichardOldham (died 19 September 1486) was a cleric in 15th century England.
Abbot of the Abbey of St Werburgh, Chester, he became Bishop of Sodor and Man in 1480, which he held until his death.
In 1474 and 1478 the Exchequer of Chester guaranteed his safety and that of his monks, and in a later turnaround of events, in 1480 he and 12 fellow monks were themselves bound over to keep the peace in the city.
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