Braches of Geology

Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its structure, composition, and the processes that shape it. There are several branches of geology, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Earth’s physical and natural history.

Paleontology

Paleontology is the scientific study of ancient life on Earth. It involves the examination of fossils, which are the remains or traces of ancient...

Volcanology

Volcanology is the study of volcanoes and volcanic processes. It is a subfield of geology that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that...

Stratigraphy

Stratigraphy is the study of rock layers and the layering of rocks. Stratigraphy is an important field because it helps us understand the Earth's...
Structural Geology Wall Stone

Structural Geology

Structural geology is the study of the internal structure and deformation of the Earth's crust. Structural geologists use a variety of techniques, including field...

Petrology 

Petrology is the study of the origin, composition, and structure of rocks. Petrologists use a variety of techniques to study rocks, including field observations,...
Thrust faulting of Jurassic sedimentary rock at Ketobe knob along the San Rafael swell in central Utah (Shortening occures; Davis & Reynolds 1996).

Sedimentology

Sedimentology is the study of sediment and the processes that form and transport it. Sedimentology is an important aspect of stratigraphy because sedimentary rocks...

Ore Minerals

Ore minerals are naturally occurring minerals that contain valuable elements or minerals in sufficient quantities to be economically mined and processed for their desired...
The seismic method is used in geophysical prospecting process

Geophysics

The rocks does not differ only by their macroscopic or microscopic properties studied field geologists or petrologists. They also differ by their chemical and...

Hydrogeology

Hydrogeology is a branch of geology that deals with the study of the distribution, movement, and quality of water in the subsurface. Hydrogeology is...

Petroleum Geology

Petroleum geology is the study of rock formations and the occurrence of petroleum within them. It is a crucial aspect of the exploration, appraisal,...