Why Study Geology?

Earth is our home planet, a bright blue marble spinning through space. The Earth is certainly beautiful, but why study Geology?

Geology studies both modern and ancient environments, deciphering the processes at work on our planet
Geology is a means and a method for understanding and discovering the natural resources upon which the modern world is based
Geology is a study of history, a long view of history that extends back billions of years
Geology helps us identify and mitigate natural hazards such as earthquakes, coastal erosion, flooding, and landslides.
Geology is an excellent reason for travel as the Earth itself provides geologists with their primary data