Vladimir Vernadsky Professions : Mineralogist Born : March 12, 1863 Died : January 6, 1945 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Vladimir Vernadsky The radiations that pour upon the earth cause the biosphere to take on properties unknown to lifeless planetary surfaces, and thus transform the face of the earth. Activated by radiation, the matter of the biosphere collects and redistributes solar energy, and converts it ultimately into free energy capable of doing work on earth. Vladimir Vernadsky radiation energy earth Thought isn't a form of energy. So how on Earth can it change material processes? That question has still not been answered. Vladimir Vernadsky change earth science Living matter is the most powerful geological force. Vladimir Vernadsky most-powerful powerful matter
