If we think that the theory of “Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics” is the most representative geologic innovation of the 20th century

then

the international geological science is now undertaking a new reform

changing from a past sole science to interdisciplinary scientific research of “Global Change” and the “Earth System Science Theory”. Moreover

such kinds of multidisciplinary integration not only involve geologic fields

but also integration with atmospheric science

oceanography

and biology

leading the “Earth System Science Theory”  to a new stage . Actually

many significant geologic or climatic events on earth

especially the Cenozoic tectonic uplifts of the Tibetan Plateau

closely link to the interactions among lithosphere

hydrosphere

atmosphere

and biosphere. If we still take a conservative view to cope with the tectonic uplift of the Tibetan Plateau and its environmental effects

it will be difficult to have new development in geology science.