Outline of geology


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

Branches of geology

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

Geology of Earth

Subdisciplines of geology:
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Planetary geology

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Principles of geology

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Geological processes

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History of geology

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Geologic provinces

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


Oceanic crust
Geologic provinces
Geologic provinces based on origin:

Plate tectonics

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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":

Influential geologists

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Geology lists

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