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Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-, "the earth") and λογος (logos, "word", "reason")) is the science and study of the solid matter of a celestial body, its composition, structure, physical properties, history and the processes that shape it. It is one of the Earth sciences. Geologists have helped establish the age of the Earth at about 4.6 billion (4.6x109) years, and have determined that the Earth's lithosphere, which includes the crust, is fragmented into tectonic plates that move over a rheic upper mantle (asthenosphere) via processes that are collectively referred to as plate tectonics. Geologists help locate and manage the earth's natural resources, such as petroleum and coal, as well as metals such as iron, copper, and uranium. Additional economic interests include gemstones and many minerals such as asbestos, perlite, mica, phosphates, zeolites, clay, pumice, quartz, and silica, as well as elements such as sulphur, chlorine, and helium.
Astrogeology refers to the application of geologic principles to other bodies of the solar system. However, specialised terms such as selenology (studies of the Moon), areology (of Mars), etc., are also in use.
The word "geology" was first used by Jean-André Deluc in the year 1778 and introduced as a fixed term by Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the year 1779. An older meaning of the word was first used by Richard de Bury. He used it to distinguish between earthly and theological jurisprudence.
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A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with âgeology.â Displayed below are 38 geology-r.. http://bit.ly/4ARdKP
inengineering (In Engineering) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:05:54 -0000
A summary of photos posted on flickr today, tagged with “geology.” Displayed below are 38 geology-r.. http://bit.ly/4ARdKP
Maggie's Farm publishes the phrase "the full contact body sport that was geology" which I think @honu_girl would adore!
sarahetc (Sarah) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:57:53 -0000
Maggie's Farm publishes the phrase "the full contact body sport that was geology" which I think @honu_girl would adore!
RT @wogsland: More limestone roadcuts at the Lamine River on I-70. #geology http://twitpic.com/twa8v
cmccool (Chase McCool) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:54:56 -0000
RT @wogsland: More limestone roadcuts at the Lamine River on I-70. #geology http://twitpic.com/twa8v
arriving to the meal.. let's get crazy! lol I won't study Geology any more! yay! xD
annealcantud (Ana Alcantud GarcÃa) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:52:11 -0000
arriving to the meal.. let's get crazy! lol I won't study Geology any more! yay! xD
I somehow managed to get a B in Geology.. :)
elisabethjoe (Elisabeth Owen) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:52:11 -0000
I somehow managed to get a B in Geology.. :)
I only have to go to school for ONE CLQSS tomorrow(geology exam)!!!!!! Thank you ms. Shuck!!!
cameron_hite (Cameron Hite) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:46:52 -0000
I only have to go to school for ONE CLQSS tomorrow(geology exam)!!!!!! Thank you ms. Shuck!!!
Nuclear Sciences for Kids - Get the shakedown on volcanoes and quakes in New Zealand. Explore free downloads and learn what it takes to become a Geologist.
Meta Description: [ Having fun with science. Some links to GNS fun pages. ]
Beauty and the Beast - Introduces four basic types of disasters unique to Hawaii and information on how individuals can better prepare themselves should they occur.
Crystal Gardens - Learn how to grow a crystal garden. Offers a description of what causes the crystals to grow.
Earth Floor - Learn about the earth by reading short articles on plate tectonics, cycles, geologic time, adaptation and more.
Earth Like a Puzzle - Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
Meta Description: [ Children learn about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes at this site in Scripps Institution of Oceanography ]
EarthForce - Interactive exhibit about the earth's movements. From the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
Meta Description: [ EARTHFORCE - An Interactive Exhibit about Earth Science ]
Geography4Kids - Learn about earth structure, atmosphere, natural energies, water resources, living things, climate and cycles. Page includes photos and explanation of terms.
Meta Description: [ Geography4Kids.com! The web site that teaches physical geography and earth science basics to everyone! ]
Geologic and Paleontologic Cook Book - The Kentucky Geological Survey offers recipes for appetizers, desserts and other food that help to explain earth-science concepts.
Meta Description: [ Geologic and Paleontologic Cook Book, Educational Resources for K-16, Kentucky Geological Survey ]
Grand Canyon Explorer: Geology of the Grand Canyon - Explains how layers of the Grand Canyon were formed over a period of about 2 million years. Many illustrations. Gives a couple different theories about some of the details.
Kids in the Hall of Planet Earth - Offers interviews with a scientist and amazing adventure stories. Learn which rocks or minerals are in items from the kitchen and read interviews with kids.
Meta Description: [ The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent institutions for scientific research and education, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. ]
Minerals - Comprehensive information about the many types of minerals in the world.
Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages - Investigate ocean energy, sand and tide pool math. Visit an offshore oil rig and learn about archaeological shipwreck sites.
Meta Description: [ Minerals Management Service, MMS, Kids' Pages, Information in Available Educational Material,
Did You Know?, Historic Shipwrecks, The Ocean's Sand, A Natural Resource, Ocean Energy, Historic Shipwrecks of the Gulf of Mexico,
Deep in the Heat of Ocean Science>
MSA - Mineralogy 4 Kids - Learn about rocks and minerals. Ask questions and play mineral games online.
National Geographic Kids - Crazy Crystals - Learn how to grow crystals using Alum. These crystals grow in three days and you choose the colors.
Meta Description: [ National Geographic Kids magazine (formerly known as National Geographic WORLD) includes features, games, stories, jokes, postcards, screen wallpapers, and ideas for science projects, crafts, and more. ]
Neill's Geology for Kids - A science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks.
Rob's Granite Page - Learn why granites are like ice cream.
Rock Story - A flash animated story of an igneous rock and its discovery of who it really is by learning about the rock cycle.
Meta Description: [ A flash animated story of a rock and his own self discovery. Teaches about the rock cycle and learning his true identity. ]
San Diego Natural History Museum - Illustrated Guide to Minerals - Learn how to identify minerals, grow crystals and create a collection or dig into brainteasers, puzzles and games.
Meta Description: [ Species accounts and other information about minerals in Southern California and the Baja Peninsula. ]
Smithsonian Department of Mineral Sciences - Explore a photo gallery of gems, volcanoes, rocks, minerals and meteorites. Offers research, collections and exhibits.
Meta Description: [ The Department of Mineral Sciences is dedicated to the study of minerals, gems, rocks, volcanoes, and meteorites: their origin and evolution. ]
The Dynamic Earth - The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History presents articles about gems, minerals, rocks, mining, earth movements, volcanoes, and materials from other planets in our solar system.
USGS Learning Web - Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
What on Earth is Soil? - Provides brief facts about soil such as what it is and how it is formed.
Yellowstone National Park - For Kids - Learn about Yellowstone National Park with games and activities like the Animal Alphabet Book, the Yellowstone Coloring Book and a Scavenger Hunt.
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