List of geological phenomena
A geological phenomenon is a phenomenon which is explained by or sheds light on the science of geology.
Examples of geological phenomena are:
- Mineralogic phenomena
- Lithologic phenomena
- * Rock types
- ** Igneous rock
- *** Igneous formation processes
- ** Sedimentary rock
- *** Sedimentary formation processes
- *** Quicksand
- ** Metamorphic rock
- Endogenic phenomena
- * Plate tectonics
- ** Continental drift
- ** Earthquake
- ** Oceanic trench
- * Phenomena associated with igneous activity
- ** Geysers and hot springs
- ** Bradyseism
- ** Volcanic eruption
- * Earth's magnetic field
- Exogenic phenomena
- * Slope phenomena
- ** Slump
- ** Landslide
- * Weathering phenomena
- ** Erosion
- * Glacial and peri-glacial phenomena
- ** Glaciation
- ** Moraines
- ** Hanging valleys
- * Atmospheric phenomena
- * Impact phenomena
- ** Impact crater
- Coupled endogenic-exogenic phenomena
- * Orogeny
- * Drainage development
- ** Stream capture
Category:Lists of phenomena