Geology
geology \Ge*ol"o*gy\, n.; pl. Geologies. [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the
earth + -logy: cf. F. g['e]ologie.]
- 1. The science which treats:
- (a) Of the structure and mineral constitution of the
- globe; structural geology.
- (b) Of its history as regards rocks, minerals, rivers,
- valleys, mountains, climates, life, etc.; historical
- geology.
- (c) Of the causes and methods by which its structure,
- features, changes, and conditions have been produced;
- dynamical geology.
- 2. A treatise on the science.
When I was a kid, I was always picking up rocks. They looked interesting. I guess
that spurred my interest in Geology. It's fascinating to figure out how
the world works. What causes earthquakes? What is plate tectonics? What was Pangea?
Geology answers (or tries to) them all. That's what's so interesting.
General
Geological Society of America
Geology.com
Plate Tectonics
US Geological Survey
Earthquakes
International Seismological Centre
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
USGS National Earthquake Information Center
Paleontology
Dinosauria
On-Line
The Palaeontological Association
The Paleontological Society
PaleoNet
Volcanoes
USGS Volcano
Hazards Program