by Gelogia Team | Apr 7, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Uncategorized
Resistivity: This is a fundamental physical property of metal in a wire. Though related to resistance, it is not the same. Resistance (R) depends on length, area, and the material’s properties, which are collectively described by this term.R = ρL/A, where:R =...
by Gelogia Team | Mar 29, 2025 | Structural Geology, Uncategorized
Geothermal energy, a renewable energy source, comes from the Earth’s internal heat and results from geological processes like subsidence in sedimentary basins. As sedimentary layers bury, temperature and time increase, driving the thermal maturation of organic...
by Gelogia Team | Mar 28, 2025 | Structural Geology
In geothermal energy reservoirs, heat is created within the mantle or crust through the decay of radioactive isotopes (Fig.1). Within a sedimentary basin, this heat is transferred to the surface through the conduction and convection of fluids. Current geothermal...
by Gelogia Team | Mar 26, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
The diversified geology of various regions and stratigraphic levels within the sedimentary basin have given rise to a wide variety of minerals, more than 50 different kinds other than oil, gas, and coal, that have an existing or potential resource value. Organic...
by Gelogia Team | Mar 25, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
The rate of chemical weathering isn’t the same everywhere—it depends on factors like climate, rock type, water flow, and biological activity. Warmer, wetter conditions speed up reactions, while fractures in rocks allow water to seep in and break them down over time....
