Geology is the scientific study of the solid materials that make up planet]] Earth. This includes the study of rocks, soil and other natural matter.

The purpose of studying geology is to discover information about Earth's history. Geologists study processes such as landslides and earthquakes to learn about past events and to prevent dangerous situations in the future. By learning patterns of activity, geologists can attempt to predict what will happen in the future in order to be prepared for it. Studying rock types can lead geologists to discover sources of natural gas and oil. These resources can then be obtained through exploration.Geology.com: What is Geology?

• All of the Following Links Are From Wikipedia:

• List of Notable Geologists

• Theophrastus

• Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

• James Hutton

• Sir Charles Lyell

• Scientific American: Ask the Experts: Geology

• USGS Education: Geology

• All of the Following Links Are From Geology.com:

• Geology Teaching Ideas

• Geology Dictionary

• What Is Geology?

• United States Maps

• World Country Maps

• Satellite Images

• San Andreas Fault Map

• Geochemistry

• Geophysics

• Geomorphology

• Glaciology

• Hydrology

• Oceanography

• Mineralogy

• Petrology

• Crystallography

• Paleontology

• Paleobotany

• Paleoclimatology

• Palynology

• Sedimentology

• Soil Science

• Stratigraphy

• Volcanology

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