The
subjects of this dictionary are most of geological terms but there are many
terms that also related with geophysics, biology, astrophysics, and geography.
Geology is an interesting subject in knowing history of Earth creation, creature
evolution, ancient Earth life and Earth condition in the past; even find mine,
coal, also oil deposit below Earth surface. Petrogeologist study geology to find
mine, coal, or oil deposit. Geophysics scientist study geology for recognize the
physical characteristics of Earth component such as magnetism, seismicity,
elasticity, Earth thermodynamic, by physical experiments in a specific
geological structure which consist of specific rocks and minerals. Biology
scientist study geology for tracing the historical evolution of creature in its
first appearance until this time. Geographers also study geology for recognize a
spatial phenomenon of Earth surface that were formed or influenced with a
sequences of geological event.
Author(s): Alva Kurniawan, Jasmine A. P., John Mc. Kenzie
This page provides PDF links that covers the following topics
related to Geology : Introduction, history of the earth and geological time,
Minerals, The rock cycle and igneous rocks, Volcanism and volcanic rocks,
Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks , Glaciation and surficial deposits, History
of Plate Tectonics, Plate tectonics, Earthquakes.
This
course note introduces students to the basics of geology. It will addresses
topics ranging from mineral and rock identification to the origin of the
continents, from geologic mapping to plate tectonics, and from erosion by rivers
and glaciers to the history of life.
Author(s): Prof. Taylor Perron and Prof. Oliver Jagoutz