Introduction to
Geology
What is
Geology?
What is
Geology?
Examples:
Physical nature of Earth
History of the universe
What is
Geology?
Geology is the study of earth.
It is divided into physical geology (the study of Earth’s materials) and
historical geology (the study of the origin and evolution of Earth and
life).
Who Needs
Geology?
EVERY BODY!!!!!!
Who Needs
Geology?
Avoiding geological hazards
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Floods
Other geological hazards
Mt. Saint Helens
Mount Saint Helens
Ashes in
Farmington, NM
Flooding due to
hurricane Katrina
Earthquake damage in
Japan
Sea of trash from
Japan because of
tsunami.
Tsunamis are
large waves
created by
vibrations in the
ocean, such as
from earthquakes.
Sea of trash from
Japan because of
tsunami.
Tsunamis are
large waves
created by
vibrations in the
ocean, such as
from earthquakes.
Sea of trash from
Japan because of
tsunami.
The sea of trash
will hit the
California coast in
May 2016. How
has an earthquake
that occurred in
Japan created an
economic burden
that the United
States must deal
with?
Tsunami in Indonesia, 2004
Who Needs
Geology?
Supplying the things we need
Energy
Plastics
Metals
Materials for basic necessities of life
(homes, appliances, cars, etc)
Raw materials require removing them from the earth.
Mining and deforestation are problems that we must find
solutions for in the 21st century.
We all need clean water for our survival. Clean water does
not come free.
Who Needs
Geology?
Protecting the environment
There is a cost for using the Earth
Carbon emissions
Greenhouse effect
Erosion
Ice caps and glaciers
Overpopulation
Our energy demands come with a high price: pollution.
Intense pollution may contribute to the greenhouse effect
Glaciers are responsible for shaping the earth for millions of
years. The world’s supply of glaciers are melting rapidly.
We must figure out ways to provide the necessary materials
for a rapidly growing population.
Who Needs
Geology?
Understanding our surroundings
Appreciating scenery
Resources needed to survive and work
Four-corners phenomena
Nature is beautiful!!
Our food depends on healthy soil.
Who Needs
Geology?
Understanding our universe
How did the universe begin?
What makes up our galaxy?
What makes up the Earth as a whole?
Earth is made up of different layers.
Our planet is made up of cosmic material