by Gelogia | Jan 20, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Ocean Currents can be generated by wind, density differences in water masses caused by temperature and salinity variations, gravity, and earthquakes. However, the factors of ocean currents are primarily influenced by four main elements. Factors of Ocean Currents:...
by Gelogia | Jan 20, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Understanding the types of ocean currents is crucial to appreciating their profound impact on our planet. This post explores the concept of ocean currents, their classification into surface and deep currents, and the unique characteristics that define each type. Types...
by Gelogia | Jan 19, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Contact Metamorphism is a type of metamorphism of a local extent that affects the country rocks around the magma bodies injected along fractures or natural zones of weakness between rock layers. The magmas are the sources of heat, mass, and mechanical energy necessary...
by Gelogia | Nov 13, 2024 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Gravity and force are two powerful forces that shape the world as we know it. From holding us to the ground to keeping planets in orbit, gravity and force are fundamental to our universe’s natural laws. What is Gravity? Gravitation refers to the attractive force...
by Gelogia | Nov 10, 2024 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
A geophysical survey is the systematic collection of geophysical data for spatial studies. Detection and analysis of geophysical signals form the core of geophysical signal processing. The geophysical survey uses various sensing instruments, and data may be collected...
by Gelogia | Nov 9, 2024 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Geophysics is the study of the physical properties and processes of the Earth and its surrounding environment using physics, earth science, and technology. Understanding “what geophysics is” gives helpful insight into anything from natural resources to...
