Outline of geology
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to geology:
Geology – one of the Earth sciences, it is the study of the Earth, with the general exclusion of present-day life, flow within the ocean, and the atmosphere. The field of geology encompasses the composition, structure, physical properties, and history of Earth's components, and the processes by which they are shaped. Geologists typically study rock, sediment, soil, rivers, and natural resources.
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[edit] Branches of geology
Geology applies primarily to Earth, but can be applied to any planet.
[edit] Geology of Earth
Subdisciplines of geology:
- Economic geology
- Engineering geology
- Environmental geology
- Geochemistry
- Geological modelling
- Geomorphology
- Geophysics
- Historical geology
- Hydrogeology
- Mineralogy
- Paleontology
- Petrology
- Sedimentology
- Stratigraphy
- Structural geology
- Volcanology
[edit] Planetary geology
- Main: Planetary geology See also: Geology of solar terrestrial planets
- Geology of Mercury
- Geology of Venus
- Geology of the Moon
- Geology of Mars
- Geology of Jupiter
- Geology of Saturn
- Geology of Uranus
- Geology of Neptune
[edit] Principles of geology
- Principle of intrusive relationships
- Principle of cross-cutting relationships
- Law of included fragments
- Principle of uniformitarianism
- Principle of original horizontality
- Principle of superposition
- Principle of faunal succession
[edit] History of geology
- Main article: History of geology
[edit] General geology concepts
[edit] Geologic provinces
Oceanic crust
Geologic provinces based on origin:
- Shield
- Platform (shield covered with sediment)
- Orogen
- Basin
- Cratonic basin
- Foredeep Basin
- Large igneous province
- Extended crust
[edit] Plate tectonics
[edit] Occupations in Geology
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles lists the following occupations in Geology, which it describes as "concerned with the investigation of the composition, structure, and physical and biological history of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge in such fields as archeology, mining, construction, and environmental impact":[1]
- Chrystalographer (clock & watch)
- Geodesist
- Geologist
- Geologist, Petroleum (Petrol. & Gas)
- Geophysical Prospector (Petrol. & Gas)
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Mineralogist
- Paleontologist
- Petrologist
- Seismologist
- Stratigrapher
- Engineer, Soils[2]
- Geophysical-Laboratory Chief (Alternate Titles: Director, Geophysical)[3]
- Geological Aide (Petrol. & Gas)[4]
- Prospector
- Paleontological Helper
- Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)[5]
[edit] Influential geologists
[edit] Geology lists
- Glossary of geological terms
- Geological features of the solar system
- Geologic time scale
- List of compounds
- List of earthquakes
- List of elements by name
- List of geology of English counties
- List of geologists
- List of Russian geologists
- List of fluvial topics
- List of landforms
- List of minerals
- List of oil fields
- List of plate tectonics topics
- List of rock types
- List of tectonic plates
- List of volcanoes
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "024 OCCUPATIONS IN GEOLOGY". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. http://occupationalinfo.org/defset1_4244.html. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ "024.161-010 ENGINEER, SOILS (profess. & kin.)". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. http://occupationalinfo.org/02/024161010.html. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ "024.167-010 GEOPHYSICAL-LABORATORY CHIEF (profess. & kin.) alternate titles: director, geophysical laboratory; engineer, geophysical laboratory; research engineer, geophysical laboratory; superintendent, geophysical laboratory". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. http://occupationalinfo.org/02/024167010.html. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ "024.267-010 GEOLOGICAL AIDE (petrol. & gas)". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. http://occupationalinfo.org/02/024267010.html. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ "024.381-010 LABORATORY ASSISTANT (petrol. & gas) alternate titles: analyst, geochemical prospecting; core analyst; laboratory tester". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. http://occupationalinfo.org/02/024381010.html. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
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