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"Why I left Electrical Engineering and choose Geology?" with Rana Faizan
About author: Rana Faizan is currently in his third year of under graduation in Applied Geology at Institute of Geology at University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. He is interested in Petroleum...
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Recorded Live-Virtual field tour of Cajon, California and the San Andreas Fault:This "Live-Virtual Field Tour" was the part of our outreach project. Please contribute and help us to help others. Read...
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Oil drilling Rig
What is Rig?Owais Khattak atKCA deutag 72 Location Makori East 6 MOL wellA drilling rig is a machine intend to drill hole in the Earth crust. Drilling rigs are massive structures which are used to...
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Our aim and YOUR support!
(Iceland)Our aim to run this website is to promote Geology. We strive to encourage students' research by promoting "scope" of Geology through sharing articles, blogs, photos, documentaries and videos....
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Explore Fascinating Geology of Lofoten Islands, Norway
It is probably going to be boring what you are going to read, but if you are a geologist, please continue reading. What started as a simple fun trip with some friends to Lofoten Islands in northern...
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Glossary of Selected Geologic Terms
a'a—a lava rock with a ropey, frothy surface texture formed as a cooling crust on a fluid lava flow.ablation—the removal of snow and ice by melting or evaporation, typically from a glacier or ice...
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Basics of Basin Analysis
· A sedimentary basin is an area in which sediments have accumulated during a particular time period at a significantly greater rate and to a significantly greater thickness than surrounding...
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10 of the Best Learning Geology Videos of 2017
Following are the best videos of 2017.Some of the videos are part of our Live Virtual Field Tours project and Video Lecture Series while some videos were reposted by us.1. Live from Kamokuna Ocean...
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Guest Blog: How Speleothems Are Used To Determine Past Climates?
About author: Alex Graham is an undergraduate student at University of Newcastle, Australia. He is interested in Geology as a whole but his major interests include fluvial processes, karst systems and...
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Designing Buildings to Reduce the Impact of Earthquakes
Earthquakes rip through our cities, with seismic waves that tear down our buildings and take away lives in the process. Just two years ago, in September of 2017, a 7.1 earthquake thundered throughout...
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Factors Controlling the Shape of a River Delta
What is a Delta?A delta is an accumulation of sediments at the mouth of a river that may consist of a network of distributary channels, wetlands, bars, tidal flats, natural levees and beaches that...
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Where does energy in U.S come from? [Guest Article]
From burning firewood to using electricity from renewable sources, the home energy landscape has drastically changed over the last 150 years. This article and infographic explore the history of energy...
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The Science of Gemstones [Guest Article]
Gemmology, also known as the science of gemstones, is the study of precious gemstones. It mainly focuses on identifying gemstones, confirming its authenticity, evaluating the quality, determining the...
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Top 5 Little Known Geological Jobs in 2020
Image: Unsplash In these uncertain times, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are all the rage among job seekers looking for stable and timeless careers. In fact, employment...
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The Importance of "Dirty" Rivers
Complex river systems are the foundation of much of what we have to enjoy here on this planet. They support wildlife populations, provide soil nutrients, and so much more. Humans have had a profound...
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Dangerous Minerals That Can Be Found in Daily Life
Image Source: PixabayThere are over 4,000 naturally-occurring minerals in the world. Many of them are a part of your everyday life, and you...
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The Environmental Implications of Urban Sprawl
Human activity has fundamentally altered the natural world in countless ways. Geologists and environmental scientists alike are consistently looking at the various aspects of our environment that are...
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Building Houses With Geological Concerns in Mind
Image Source: PexelsWhen people start looking for land to build a house, the first things that often come to mind are property value and beauty. Unfortunately, it can feel like geologists often get...
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The Geological Impact of Hemp Agriculture
Image Source: pixabay.comLooking out over a field of crops, it can be hard to determine exactly what is growing if you don’t have prior experience. It...
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How to get kids interested in Geology
Image Source: 1 - Pexels 2- Pexels 3 - PexelsIt is unfortunate that geology has such a dry reputation. We know that it’s more than just studying rocks and minerals. It’s about exploring the rich...
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Geological Applications in Gardening
Photo by Arnie Watkins from PexelsFor some, gardening is a simple pleasure that they put minimal effort into. For others, it is a much more involved hobby that brings them joy and satisfaction....
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What are Groundwater Contaminants & How to Reduce Them
Image Source: pixabay.comWater.It’s probably one of the simplest things in our day-to-day lives. Yet it is also one of the most important. The human body is nearly 70% water and without it, we wouldn’t...
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Geological Data and the Future of Agriculture
Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/xDLEUTWCZdcGeological Data and the Future of AgricultureIn our modern world, change is everywhere. The ongoing COVID pandemic has altered life for the vast...
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