GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
Sossusvlei, Namibia: A Geologic Marvel in the Namib Desert
Located within the heart of the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei is one of the most iconic landscapes in Namibia. Known for its towering red dunes...
Canyonlands National Park, Utah: A Geological Wonderland
Canyonlands National Park, located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab, is a striking expanse of high desert wilderness renowned for its vast...
Lake Powell: A Geological Marvel in the American Southwest
Lake Powell is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, located primarily in southern Utah and northern Arizona. Created by the...
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Types of Garnets: Almandine, Tsavorite, and More
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been prized for their beauty and durability for thousands of years. Known for their wide...
Types of Quartz
Quartz is one of the Earth's most abundant and versatile minerals. Known for its durability, wide variety of colors, and stunning crystalline structures, quartz...
Types of Jaspers
Jasper is a variety of chalcedony, which itself is a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is primarily composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), often with...
ORE MINERALS
Braches of Geology
Archaeocyathids
Archaeocyathids are an extinct group of marine organisms that lived during the early Cambrian period, approximately 541 to 485 million years ago. They are...
Hydrothermal Alteration
What is alteration?
Alteration refers to a change in the physical or chemical properties of rocks and minerals. In geology, alteration is a common...
Tunnel Construction
Introduction to tunnel construction involves understanding the purpose, history, and basics of tunnel construction.
A tunnel is an underground passageway that is excavated through soil,...
GENERAL GEOLOGY CONTENTS
The Top 10 Most Valuable Minerals Found on Earth
Minerals are naturally occurring substances that are essential to our daily lives, from the technology we use to the buildings we live in. Some...