What are the topics of geoscience?
Main Topics in Geoscience
Geoscience (or Earth science) is a broad field that studies Earth's structure, processes, and history. The main topics in geoscience include:
- Geology
- Mineralogy
- Petrology
- Stratigraphy
- Paleontology
- Structural geology
- Geomorphology
- Volcanology
- Seismology
- Geophysics
- Earth's magnetic and gravitational fields
- Seismic waves
- Geodynamics
- Geophysical exploration
- Geochemistry
- Elemental cycles
- Isotope geochemistry
- Environmental geochemistry
- Hydrology
- Surface water (lakes, rivers)
- Groundwater
- Water cycle
- Meteorology
- Weather systems
- Climate change
- Atmospheric science
- Oceanography
- Marine geology
- Physical oceanography
- Chemical oceanography
- Biological oceanography
- Environmental Science
- Soil science
- Natural hazards
- Resource management
- Environmental impact
These areas often overlap, and geoscientists may specialize in one or more of these topics to study aspects of the Earth and its processes.