by Gelogia | Nov 18, 2024 | Structural Geology
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 | 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 | 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...
