Geology (from Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) 'earth' and λoγία (-logía) 'study of, discourse') is a branch of natural science concerned with the Earth and other...
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The geologic time scale or geological time scale (GTS) is a representation of time based on the rock record of Earth. It is a system of chronological...
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In geology, rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included...
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In geology, a fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock across which there has been significant displacement as a result of rock-mass...
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A geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics (lithology) that distinguishes it from...
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Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location,...
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late crystallizing minerals. Essentials of Geology, 3rd Ed, Stephen Marshak, p G-7 Essentials of Geology, 3rd Ed, Stephen Marshak, p G-5 Goldich, Samuel...
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In geology, a trough is a linear structural depression that extends laterally over a distance. Although it is less steep than a trench, a trough can be...
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Historical geology or palaeogeology is a discipline that uses the principles and methods of geology to reconstruct the geological history of Earth. Historical...
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In geology, a depression is a landform sunken or depressed below the surrounding area. Depressions form by various mechanisms. Erosion-related: Blowout:...
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