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Outline of geology

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See also: Index of geology articles

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.

Branches of geology

Geology applies primarily to Earth, but can be applied to any planet.

Geology of Earth

Subdisciplines of geology:

Planetary geology

Main: Planetary geology   See also: Geology of solar terrestrial planets

Principles of geology

History of geology

History of geology

Geologic provinces

World geologic provinces
Oceanic crust
  0-20 Ma
  20-65 Ma
  >65 Ma
Geologic provinces
  Shield
  Platform
  Orogen
  Basin
  Large igneous province
  Extended crust
Main article: Geologic province

Geologic provinces based on origin:

Plate tectonics

Main article: Plate tectonics

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]

Influential geologists

Main article: List of geologists

Geology lists

Main category: Geology-related lists

See also

References

  1. ^ "024 OCCUPATIONS IN GEOLOGY". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  2. ^ "024.161-010 ENGINEER, SOILS (profess. & kin.)". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  3. ^ "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. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  4. ^ "024.267-010 GEOLOGICAL AIDE (petrol. & gas)". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  5. ^ "024.381-010 LABORATORY ASSISTANT (petrol. & gas) alternate titles: analyst, geochemical prospecting; core analyst; laboratory tester". Dictionary Of Occupational Titles. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
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