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Ophiolites: Units, Composition, Emplacement and Formation
Ophiolites: Ophiolites are tectonically emplaced successions of mafic and ultramafic rocks that are considered to...
Types of Convergent Margins
Convergent Margins: Convergent margins occur where the adjacent plates move toward each other and the motion is...
Seismology and Its Development.
Seismology: Seismology (from Greek σεισμός "earthquake" and -λογία "study of") is the scientific study...
Crystallography and Minerals
The laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamics focuses on the interactions between heat, work, and temperature, exploring how these elements connect...
Lineation in Geology: Primary and Secondary Lineation’s in Rocks
Lineation: Lineation is expressed by the parallelism of some directional property in the rock. Types of lineation:...
Exploring Silicates: The Backbone of Earth’s Crust
Silicates: Silicates are compounds containing silicon as an anion. The most common silicates are oxides, but...
Economic & Historical Geology
Method of grain size
Grain size classifies sedimentary particles from coarse gravel to fine clay using scales like Udden’s and Atterberg’s....
Geological Time Scale
What is the Geological Time Scale? The geological time scale is a system geologists use to subdivide the great span of...
What is an ore?
Ore is a naturally occurring sediment or rock deposit that contains one or two or more number of economically valuable...
Petrology
Living Fossils and Developing Classification from Extent Organisms
Classification of Living Fossils: Living fossils are classified by two main characteristics. Living organisms that are...
Suture and Its Types Present in Foraminifera.
Suture: The suture is the position on the surface of the test where the septa join the wall of the test. With...
The Ecological Factors and Application of Foraminifera
The Ecological Factors of Foraminifera: The ecological factors that control the distribution of foraminifera in marine...
Geomorphology
The Units of Bouma Sequence
The Bouma sequence specifically describes the ideal vertical succession of structures deposited by low-density (i.e.,...
Management of E-Waste
"E-waste" is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life. It is considered...
Uses, Advantages, and Impact of Biogas
Biogas is a useful source of clean energy that comes from waste like animal dung and plants. It can be used for...