by Gelogia Team | Nov 23, 2024 | Structural Geology
Limestone is one of the most widespread rocks on Earth, known for its diverse uses in various industries and natural landscapes. This sedimentary rock was formed over millions of years by the accumulation and compression of marine organisms, especially shells and...
by Gelogia Team | Nov 20, 2024 | Structural Geology
Chronostratigraphy is the branch of stratigraphy that deals with the temporal relationships between rock layers. A chronostratigraphic unit refers to a block of rock that formed during a particular geological time (Salvador, 1994). Chronostratigraphy (and Geological...
by Gelogia Team | Nov 18, 2024 | Structural Geology, Uncategorized
Biostratigraphy is the characterization and correlation of rock units based on their fossil content. It is based on the principle that organisms have undergone successive changes throughout geologic time. Biostratigraphic Units: Rock strata form a biostratigraphic...
by Gelogia Team | Nov 17, 2024 | Structural Geology
Lithostratigraphy – deals with the lithology or physical properties of strata and their organization into units based on their lithological character. Lithostratigraphy Philosophy and Concept: Perhaps the most fundamental type of stratigraphic study is recognition,...
by Gelogia Team | 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 Team | 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...
