Geology

Geology is the primary Earth science. The word means "study of the Earth". Geology involves studying the materials that make up the earth, the features and structures found on Earth as well as the processes that act upon them. Geology also deals with the study of the history of all life and how life and our planet have changed over time is an important part of geology.

In modern times, geology is commercially important for minerals and hydrocarbon exploration, is publicly important for predicting and understanding natural hazards, plays an essential role in geotechnical engineering, and is a major academic discipline.

ROLE OF ENGINEERING  GEOLOGIST :-

            Engineering   geologist  must understand  the nature of geological information which is essential for  the safe design and construction of any civil engineering project.
The work of geological engineers  to  protecting  the environment  through proper waste disposal, water maintenance and  the assessment of source of bulk construction materials, such as quarried, sand and gravels .Geologist reduce the impacts of geologic  hazards like landslides , volcanoes and earthquakes.