Articles related to "Stratigraphy"
Fossils and Geologic Mapping
As far back as the 1700s, early geologists used fossils to correlate rock formations over widely scattered areas in order to create geologic maps.
fossils • fossil index • geologic time scale • stratigraphy • fossil correlation
As far back as the 1700s, early geologists used fossils to correlate rock formations over widely scattered areas in order to create geologic maps.
fossils • fossil index • geologic time scale • stratigraphy • fossil correlation
Stratigraphy
The science of stratigraphy is important for the information it tells us about the rock record and how those rocks were originally deposited. The laws and principles set forth by early scientists help modern stratigraphers to know how sediment was originally deposited, to know which rock is older, and how to use fossils to help link different rock units to the same geologic time.
geology • geophysics • stratigraphy • uniformitarianism • superposition
The science of stratigraphy is important for the information it tells us about the rock record and how those rocks were originally deposited. The laws and principles set forth by early scientists help modern stratigraphers to know how sediment was originally deposited, to know which rock is older, and how to use fossils to help link different rock units to the same geologic time.
geology • geophysics • stratigraphy • uniformitarianism • superposition
An Introduction to Geology
An introduction to the science of geology. What does a geologist do and what does a person need to become a geologist.
geology • geophysics • mineralogy • sedimentology • volcano
An introduction to the science of geology. What does a geologist do and what does a person need to become a geologist.
geology • geophysics • mineralogy • sedimentology • volcano
How to take good field notes.
The taking and recording of field notes is one of the most important things a geologist does when in the field. Without well written and well understood notes, further interpretation of the rocks being studied may not be possible.
geology • geophysics • earth science • field notes • observations fossils
The taking and recording of field notes is one of the most important things a geologist does when in the field. Without well written and well understood notes, further interpretation of the rocks being studied may not be possible.
geology • geophysics • earth science • field notes • observations fossils
Unconformities
Unconformities are an important part of the stratigraphic record. They represent periods of non-deposition and erosion. Knowing how to interpret and identify unconformities can help a geologist piece together the history of the stratigraphic record, and how that sequence of rocks relates to other sequences.
geology • geophysics • stratigraphy • james hutton • nicolaus steno
Unconformities are an important part of the stratigraphic record. They represent periods of non-deposition and erosion. Knowing how to interpret and identify unconformities can help a geologist piece together the history of the stratigraphic record, and how that sequence of rocks relates to other sequences.
geology • geophysics • stratigraphy • james hutton • nicolaus steno
Understanding Time and Rock Units in Geology
Geologists use three different units to help in their study of the history of the earth. Time units represent the continuous flow of time through geologic history, rock units represent the different lithologies found across the globe, and time-rock units represent all the rocks formed worldwide during a specific period of geologic time. This week we will examine these units and how they relate to each other.
geology • geophysics • earth science • stratigraphy • time
Geologists use three different units to help in their study of the history of the earth. Time units represent the continuous flow of time through geologic history, rock units represent the different lithologies found across the globe, and time-rock units represent all the rocks formed worldwide during a specific period of geologic time. This week we will examine these units and how they relate to each other.
geology • geophysics • earth science • stratigraphy • time
Book Review: The Map that Changed the World
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
A review of the book by Simon Winchester.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Petroleum 1: How oil becomes oil.
We use it everyday, to cook with, power our automobiles, and run our power plants. But do you really know where the oil and gas we use comes from? Take a look at how oil becomes oil.
geology • geolphysics • petroleum • oil • gas
We use it everyday, to cook with, power our automobiles, and run our power plants. But do you really know where the oil and gas we use comes from? Take a look at how oil becomes oil.
geology • geolphysics • petroleum • oil • gas
Rock Magnetism
Plate Tectonic theory revolutionized the science of geology. The study of magnetism in rocks was one of the keys that led to this grand unifying theory of geology.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Plate Tectonic theory revolutionized the science of geology. The study of magnetism in rocks was one of the keys that led to this grand unifying theory of geology.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Teaching Archaeology to Students
Archaeology is a fascinating field to teach students young and old about in the history and science classrooms around the world. Here are some ideas for lesson plans.
teaching archaeology • archaeology lesson • lesson plans in archaeology • social science curriculum • teaching history
Archaeology is a fascinating field to teach students young and old about in the history and science classrooms around the world. Here are some ideas for lesson plans.
teaching archaeology • archaeology lesson • lesson plans in archaeology • social science curriculum • teaching history
Book Review: The Map That Changed the World
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
William Smith is widely recognized as the father of modern geology, but he languished in obscurity for much of his lifetime. Simon Winchester's new book "The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology" is a fascinating read about Smith's troubled life.
william smith • geology • paleontology • simon winchester • map that changed world
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology.
society vertebrate paleontology • svp • society • vertebrate • paleontology
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology.
society vertebrate paleontology • svp • society • vertebrate • paleontology
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology had its 63rd annual meeting in Norman, Oklahoma.
paleontology • geology • paleontologist
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology had its 63rd annual meeting in Norman, Oklahoma.
paleontology • geology • paleontologist
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting 2003
Paleontologists met in St. Paul, Minnesota in October 2003 for the 63th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • minnesota
Paleontologists met in St. Paul, Minnesota in October 2003 for the 63th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • minnesota
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting 2004
Over 1,100 paleontologists converged on Denver, Colorado and the Denver Museum of Natural History November 3rd through 6th for the 65th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist
Over 1,100 paleontologists converged on Denver, Colorado and the Denver Museum of Natural History November 3rd through 6th for the 65th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist
Human Migration and Colonisation
New Zealand is called the youngest country on earth because it was last to be colonised by humans at the extreme end of the land chain from the Old World, 800 years ago.
human migration and colonisation • new zealand • last land mass colonized by humans • youngest country on earth • old world
New Zealand is called the youngest country on earth because it was last to be colonised by humans at the extreme end of the land chain from the Old World, 800 years ago.
human migration and colonisation • new zealand • last land mass colonized by humans • youngest country on earth • old world
A Pacific Coral Atoll Embedded in Japan
A limestone reef from the Pacific is stranded in western Honshu's geological make-up. How did it get there?
japanese geology • coral reef atoll • limestone • karst landscape • akiyoshi
A limestone reef from the Pacific is stranded in western Honshu's geological make-up. How did it get there?
japanese geology • coral reef atoll • limestone • karst landscape • akiyoshi
Southern Hemisphere Climatic Similarities
South America, New Zealand and Tasmania have similar Quaternary terrestrial glacial records.
quaternary • south america • new zealand • tasmania • terrestrial
South America, New Zealand and Tasmania have similar Quaternary terrestrial glacial records.
quaternary • south america • new zealand • tasmania • terrestrial
Geologic Time
You may be familiar with the concept of time, but you have never experienced time as a geologist does. Learn about geologic time and prepare yourself to think in terms of "deep time".
geology • geophysics • time • time scale • geologic time
You may be familiar with the concept of time, but you have never experienced time as a geologist does. Learn about geologic time and prepare yourself to think in terms of "deep time".
geology • geophysics • time • time scale • geologic time
Relative Time
Geologists can use several principles to help relate the sequence of events to determine the relative time scale for a particular sequence of rocks. Understanding these principles helps a geologist place the rocks within the confines of the geologic time scale.
geology • geophysics • time • geologic time • relative time
Geologists can use several principles to help relate the sequence of events to determine the relative time scale for a particular sequence of rocks. Understanding these principles helps a geologist place the rocks within the confines of the geologic time scale.
geology • geophysics • time • geologic time • relative time
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