by Gelogia | Nov 16, 2024 | Structural Geology
The science of mineralogy is a branch of the earth sciences that studies minerals and their physical and chemical properties. Within mineralogy, some study how minerals are formed, where they are geographically located, and their potential uses. Mineral: A mineral is...
by Gelogia | Nov 14, 2024 | Structural Geology
Paleontology is the scientific study of fossils, more broadly, the study of prehistoric organisms. In fact, professional conferences and publications often fall into these categories. This post gives an idea of what paleontology is and why it is essential to...
by Gelogia | Oct 30, 2024 | Mineralogy, Structural Geology
Lineation: Lineation is expressed by the parallelism of some directional property in the rock. Types of lineation: Lineation is found to develop in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Lineation is of two types: primary lineation (sedimentary rocks, igneous...
by Gelogia | Oct 5, 2024 | Structural Geology
A map is a visual representation of the earth’s surface on a flat surface, showing physical, political, or other features. Map reading is the process of understanding the information on the map and how it relates to the actual ground. It’s about knowing...
by Gelogia | Sep 23, 2024 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Structural Geology
Historical geology is, however, more than just a recitation of past events. It studies a dynamic planet that has changed continuously during the past 4.6 billion years. In addition to determining what occurred in the past, geologists are also concerned with explaining...
by Gelogia | Sep 8, 2024 | Physical Geology & Geomorphology, Structural Geology
Mountain building refers to the geological process that forms mountain ranges. It is caused by plate movements such as continental collisions, volcanism, and the folding and warping of the Earth’s crust. Over millions of years, these forces shape landforms and...
