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.
The aim of this note is to
provide a basic introduction to the geological and geophysical processes that
form and shape the ocean basins and their margins. Topics covered includes:
Seafloor Mapping, Understanding Conductive Cooling, Cooling of the Ocean Plates,
Evidence for Plate Tectonics from Magnetics, Global Seismology, Mantle Melting
and Phase Diagrams, Mid-Ocean Ridge Segmentation, Subduction Zones, Seismic
Hazards in the Pacific Northwest, Passive Margins and Sediment Transport,
Sequence Stratigraphy and Eustacy, Deep Sea Sedimentation and Paleoceanography.