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Geology. Geology (from Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) 'earth', and λoγία ( -logía) 'study of, discourse') [1] [2] is a branch of natural science concerned with the Earth and other astronomical objects, the rocks of which they are composed, and the processes by which they change over time. [3]
geology, the fields of study concerned with the solid Earth. Included are sciences such as mineralogy, geodesy, and stratigraphy. Pahoehoe lava flow, Kilauea volcano, Hawaii, November 1985. Pahoehoe lava flows are characterized by smooth, gently undulating, or broadly hummocky surfaces. An introduction to the geochemical and geophysical ...
About the Journal. Geology has been the Web of Science's #1 ranked "geology" journal for 16 years in a row. The journal Geology publishes timely, innovative, and provocative articles relevant to its international audience, representing research from all fields of the geosciences. Full-text available for all issues.
Published since 1973, Geology features rapid publication of about 23 refereed short (four-page) papers each month. Articles cover all earth-science disciplines and include new investigations and provocative topics. Professional geologists and university-level students in the earth sciences use this widely read journal to keep up with scientific ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Geology is displayed on a grand scale in mountainous regions, perhaps nowhere better than the Rocky Mountains in Canada (Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\)). The peak on the right is Rearguard Mountain, which is a few kilometers northeast of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies (3,954 meters).
