Geology
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Geology ('' ()|earth||'''' ()|study of, discourse}}) is a branch of natural science concerned with the Earth and other astronomical objects, the rocks of which they are composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Modern geology significantly overlaps all other Earth sciences, including hydrology. It is integrated with Earth system science and planetary science.
Geology describes the structure of the Earth on and beneath its surface and the processes that have shaped that structure. Geologists study the mineralogical composition of rocks in order to get insight into their history of formation. Geology determines the relative ages of rocks found at a given location; geochemistry (a branch of geology) determines their absolute ages. By combining various petrological, crystallographic, and paleontological tools, geologists are able to chronicle the geological history of the Earth as a whole. One aspect is to demonstrate the age of the Earth. Geology provides evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and the Earth's past climates.
Geologists broadly study the properties and processes of Earth and other terrestrial planets. Geologists use a wide variety of methods to understand the Earth's structure and evolution, including fieldwork, rock description, geophysical techniques, chemical analysis, physical experiments, and numerical modelling. In practical terms, geology is important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, evaluating water resources, understanding natural hazards, remediating environmental problems, and providing insights into past climate change. Geology is a major academic discipline, and it is central to geological engineering and plays an important role in geotechnical engineering. Provided by Wikipedia
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407by Smol John P, Nevalainen Liisa, Luoto Tomi P, Meyer-Jacob Carsten, Ojala Antti E K, Kivilö E Henriikka, Rantala Marttiina VContributors: “...geologia, Geology...”
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410by Hans W. Linderholm, Minna Väliranta, Elizabeth K. Thomas, Dmitry V. Divine, Tomi P. Luoto, Annika Berntsson, Konrad Gajewski, Zicheng Yu, Pierre Francus, Neil J. Loader, Samuli Helama, Atte Korhola, Sofia Andersson, Peng Zhang, Olga Solomina, Johannes Werner, Maxime Debret, Nicolas Massei, Marie Nicolle, Kristina Seftigen, Björn E. Gunnarson, Saija Saarni, William J. D'Andrea, Liisa NevalainenContributors: “...geologia, Geology...”
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413by Scrimgeour, IanContributors: “...Dept. of Geology and Geophysics...”
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417by Rödel, R.Contributors: “...Institute for Geography and Geology...”
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418by Rödel, R.Contributors: “...Institute for Geography and Geology...”
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419by Andersson, Rina Argelia, Meyers, Philip, Hornibrook, Edward, Kuhry, Peter, Mörth, Carl‐magnusContributors: “...Department of Geological Sciences, and Quaternary Geology, Stockholm University, SE‐106 91...”
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