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Soil Permeability
A material is permeable if it contains continuous voids. All materials, such as rocks, concrete, soils, etc., are...
Composition and Structure of Clay Minerals
Clay minerals are microscopic, layered silicate minerals that form the fine fraction of soils and sediments. They...
Types of Soils in Ecosystems
Soil forms the foundation of agriculture, construction, and ecosystems. Farmers, engineers, and environmentalists must...
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Introduction to Metamorphism
What is Metamorphism? The term metamorphism comes from the Greek (meta morph), meaning “change of form. The...
Understanding Structural Geology
Structural geology is concerned with rock deformation on both a big and microscopic scale. Its research ranges from...
Physical Properties of Rocks and Minerals
The study of rock deformation needs knowledge of the physical properties of rock about deformation. These properties...
Geomorphology
Magnitude: Measuring Earthquake Energy and Scales
Magnitude is a measurement of the energy released by an earthquake. Earthquake magnitude scales in general do not...
Seismographs: The Tool for Measuring Earthquakes
A seismograph is an essential device used by scientists to measure and record earthquakes. By understanding how...
General Features of Continental Rifts
Continental rifts are geological zones where the Earth's crust is stretched and broken, forming deep fault-bounded...