by Gelogia Team | Jun 11, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Convergent Margins: Convergent margins occur where the adjacent plates move toward each other and the motion is accommodated by one plate overriding the other. In plate tectonics, a convergent boundary, also known as a destructive plate boundary (because of...
by Gelogia Team | Jun 3, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Seismology: Seismology (from Greek σεισμός “earthquake” and -λογία “study of”) is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies. Seismology studies seismic waves...
by Gelogia Team | May 29, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
The Bouma sequence specifically describes the ideal vertical succession of structures deposited by low-density (i.e., low sand concentration, fine-grained) turbidity currents. The Bouma sequence is divided into five distinct units, labelled A through E, with A at the...
by Gelogia Team | May 23, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
“E-waste” is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life. It is considered dangerous, as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous, depending on their condition and...
by Gelogia Team | May 21, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Biogas is a useful source of clean energy that comes from waste like animal dung and plants. It can be used for cooking, making electricity, and helping plants grow better with natural fertilizer. Besides being helpful at home and on farms, biogas also helps keep the...
by Gelogia Team | May 21, 2025 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology
Biogas is a renewable energy produced by fermenting organic materials such as animal waste and agricultural residues under anaerobic conditions. As fossil fuels continue to deplete, biogas provides a sustainable alternative for cooking, lighting, and power generation,...
