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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to geology:
Contents
- Branches of geology
- Geology of Earth
- Planetary geology
- Principles of geology
- History of geology
- Geologic provinces
- Occupations in Geology
- Geology lists
- References
Geology – one of the Earth sciences, it is the study of the Earth, with the general exclusion of present-day life, flow within the ocean, and the atmosphere. The field of geology encompasses the composition, structure, physical properties, and history of Earth's components, and the processes by which they are shaped. Geologists typically study rock, sediment, soil, rivers, and natural resources.
Branches of geology
Geology applies primarily to Earth, but can be applied to any planet or extraterrestrial body.
Geology of Earth
Subdisciplines of geology:
Planetary geology
Main: Planetary geology See also: Geology of solar terrestrial planetsPrinciples of geology
History of geology
Geologic provinces
Geologic provinces based on origin:
Occupations in Geology
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles lists the following occupations in Geology, which it describes as "concerned with the investigation of the composition, structure, and physical and biological history of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge in such fields as archeology, mining, construction, and environmental impact":