1760 in science
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The year 1760 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1759 in science, other events of 1760, 1761 in science and the list of years in science.
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Geology
- John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one layer of rocks rubbing against another
Awards
- Copley Medal: Benjamin Wilson
Births
- June 5 – Johan Gadolin, Finnish chemist and mineralogist (died 1852)
