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The Science, which deals with the study of the Earth, is known as Geology. The term ‘Geology’ has been derived from the Greek words. ‘Geo’ means Earth, ‘logy’ means Science.

For study of the Earth in detail, the subject of Geology has been divided in to various branches, which are as follows:-

1. Mineralogy

2. Petrology

3. Geomorphology

4. Geodynamics

5. Structural Geology

6. Engineering Geology

7. Hydro Geology

8. Geo informatics & Environmental Geology

 

Engineering geology is concerned with the applications of geology to civil, mining and water resources engineering. All the Engineering structures, small or large are constructed either on rocks or soil material. It is essential to study the earth materials in greater details.

Geology is a field science. Geological knowledge is required to locate and exploit mineral resources. Except for water, other resources are non-renewable (for e.g.:- petroleum, coal, metals etc.,). Thus only after discoveries of these precious resources, our civilization have undergone revolution.

In the modern urbanization era, the development of big cities has resulted in the construction of large structures like high risen buildings, fly over’s, dams etc., Geology helps in designing foundations for these structures and earth materials used in constructions.