GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

…Seeing the world around you in a completely new light!

Geology is the study of the Earth, its processes, its materials, its history, and the effect it has on humans and life in general.  In this broad study of geology, we shall study in in-depth: Rocks, crystals, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, rivers, glaciers, landslides, floods, and many other subjects. It is a science that is still young enough to have exciting, unanswered questions, but mature enough to make use of all the sophistication and rigor that one can bring to bear!

Geology is unique because it is a highly field-oriented science.  Geologists perform a wide range of significant services for our civilization:

·        They search for valuable deposits of natural resources such as iron, coal, and oil.

·        They determine the stability of building sites.

·        They find abundant supplies of clean water.

·        They also try to minimize the threat to communities at risk from geologic hazards.

The work of a geologist is usually outdoors, sometimes in deserts or sparsely populated mountain ranges.  It is imperative to note that some of the most geologically interesting places in the world are also the most scenic.  Students of geology can expect to find themselves working in locations that they have often wanted to travel to, as well as many that they had not known of but were grateful to have visited still.

Geology is a fundamental visual science.  Many geological problems are much like solving a puzzle.  Therefore, you will be required to present a possible explanation of the events that occurred to produce the scenery surrounding them.  If you have ever wondered how a certain hill came into existence in a certain place, or why a cliff or canyon should have such a vivid display of color to it, or why a large outcrop of rock is exposed in a particular fashion, a background in geology can help you to return to those features and figure out the answers.  Once you have had an introduction to geology, you will see the world around you in a completely new light.

 

Geologic phenomena affect our daily lives as well as the future of our planet. Fundamental knowledge in the Earth and planetary sciences has direct bearing on matters of urgent interest to the public, to policy makers, and to other scientists. The threats of a major earthquake in California, a volcanic eruption in the northwestern U.S., or an asteroid impact are ever present. The sudden reality of global warming is global fundamental issue that can be properly attended to with geological knowledge. A naturally fluctuating climate is being modified by human activities in ways that we do not understand with consequences that we cannot envisage.

The geology section of this site shall provide the following information for every student of geology, and also all who are interested in the study of geology.

1.     Environmental geosciences

·        The earth and planet.

·        The effects of natural events.

·        Human and the earth systems.

·        Correcting environmental trends.

·        Global climate system.

·        Pollution.

·        Environmental project.

·        Environmental project.

·        Environmental engineering geology.

·        Hydrogeology.

·        Global change.

·        Marine geosciences.

·        Natural resources.

2.     Exploration geology

·        Applied geology.

·        Exploration.

·        Evacuation.

·        Extraction.

·        Geological process.

·        Modern geological exploration techniques and technology.

·        Safety.

·        Geophysical survey.

·        Geochemical survey.

·        Underground mapping and exploration drilling.

·        Drilling.

·        Advanced geochemistry.

·        Sedimentology.

·        Engineering geology.

·        Offshore geology.

·        Pollution.

·        Exploration geology.

3.     Geological research.

4.     School of geology.

5.     Geological technology.

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Wishing you the best in the study of geology!

 Precious O.U. Ogholaja