Geosciences and Remote Sensing

Geology

Geology is the study of the Earth, including the materials that it is made of the chemical processes  and physical processes that occur on its surface and in its interior, and the history of the planet and its life forms. The study of changes in the planet and the life it harbours; over the course of time is an important part of geology. Structural Geology study the fracturing, folding, faulting and other forms of deformation experienced by rocks below the Earth's surface, and are also interested in how these processes relate to global Plate Tectonics. Petrology  study the origins and characteristics of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Petroleum Geology explore for and help produce petroleum and natural gas from sedimentary rocks.  Petroleum geology involves the extensive study of sedimentology and stratigraphy. Palaeontology study the remains of ancient animals and plants (fossils) in order to understand their behaviour’s, environmental circumstances, and evolutionary history. Environmental Geology study the environmental effects of pollution on ground and surface waters and surficial materials (sediment, rock and soil), and also solutions to environmental problems. They are also interested in understanding, mitigating and predicting the effects of natural hazards, such as erosion, flooding, landslides, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, etc.