Introducing Geological Science
Geology uses all the sciences to explain the workings of our planet: Earth’s origin, its composition, continents and oceans, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, the history of life, climate change, energy resources, species diversity and natural disasters.
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Resources for this course
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Geological timescale |
Stratigraphic column (Open University) |
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Earth's chemical composition and mineralogy |
Table of rock types and minerals forming the Earth's core, mantle, oceanic crust and continental crust. |
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Your Planet Earth |
A series of powerpoint presentations designed for schoolteachers, but also suitable for adults studying introductory geology. This is part of an... |
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Ian West’s Geology websites |
Undergraduate level descriptions of field localities, with geological maps, photos and references. This URL is for the index to Dr IM West’s many... |
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United States Geological Survey |
This is one of many USGS websites. Here you will find links to numerous web pages provided by USGS and the Smithsonian Institution. |
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British Geological Survey |
The Geology of Britain viewer allows the user to click on any place in Britain and find out what rock outcrops there. Geological maps can be... |
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