Outline of geology

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to geology:

Geology – one of the Earth sciences – is the study of the Earth, with the general exclusion of present-day life, flow within the ocean, and the atmosphere. The field of geology encompasses the composition, structure, physical properties, and history of Earth's components, and the processes by which it is shaped. Geologists typically study rock, sediment, soil, rivers, and natural resources.

Branches of geology
Geology applies primarily to Earth, but can be applied to any planet or extraterrestrial body.

Geology of Earth
Subdisciplines of geology:

Planetary geology
See also:



Geologic provinces
[[Image:World geologic provinces.jpg|thumb|300px|World geologic provinces

Oceanic crust {{legend|#cde|0–20 Ma}} {{legend|#abc|20–65 Ma}} {{legend|#89a|>65 Ma}} Geologic provinces {{legend|#f96|Shield}} {{legend|#f9c|Platform}} {{legend|#9fc|Orogen}} {{legend|#9cf|Basin}} {{legend|#969|Large igneous province}} {{legend|#ff9|Extended crust|border=#dc8}} ]]

Geologic provinces based on origin:
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Occupations in geology
The Dictionary of Occupational Titles lists the following occupations in Geology, which it describes as "concerned with the investigation of the composition, structure, and physical and biological history of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge in such fields as archeology, mining, construction, and environmental impact":


 * Volcanologist
 * Engineer, Soils
 * Geophysical-Laboratory Chief (Alternate Titles: Director, Geophysical)
 * Geological Aide (Petrol. & Gas)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)
 * Volcanologist
 * Engineer, Soils
 * Geophysical-Laboratory Chief (Alternate Titles: Director, Geophysical)
 * Geological Aide (Petrol. & Gas)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)
 * Volcanologist
 * Engineer, Soils
 * Geophysical-Laboratory Chief (Alternate Titles: Director, Geophysical)
 * Geological Aide (Petrol. & Gas)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)
 * Geological Aide (Petrol. & Gas)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)
 * Laboratory Assistant (Petrol. & Gas) (Alternate Titles: Analyst, Geochemical Prospecting; Core Analyst; Laboratory Tester)