Geology
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Geology (from the Greek γῆ, gê, "earth" and λόγος, logos, "speech") is the science and study of the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth. The field of geology encompasses the study of the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of Earth materials, and the processes by which they are formed, moved, and changed. The field is a major academic discipline, and is also important for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction, knowledge about and mitigation of natural hazards, some engineering fields, and understanding past climates and environments.
See also
- Agrogeology
- Digital geologic mapping
- Geologic modeling
- Geoprofessions
- Glossary of geology terms
- International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
- List of fossil sites (with link directory)
- List of geology topics
- List of Russian geologists
- List of important publications in geology
- List of minerals
- List of rock textures
- List of rock types
- List of soil topics
- Timeline of geology
- Mineral collecting
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