Geology & Earth Science
16 entries in the Geology & Earth Science compendium.
Igneous rockOne of the three main rock types, formed from cooling magma or lava.Impact craterA depression formed by hypervelocity impact of a smaller object.Internal structure of EarthEarth's interior is layered by chemistry and mechanical behavior.KaoliniteA widely used clay mineral in porcelain and industry.KarstA topography formed from dissolution of soluble carbonate rocks.LandslideMass wasting events driven by gravity and slope instability.LithosphereThe rigid outer shell of Earth, comprising the crust and lithospheric mantle.MagmaMolten rock beneath Earth's surface, source of all igneous rocks.MarbleMetamorphic rock prized for sculpture and architecture.Metamorphic rockRock transformed by heat and pressure without melting.Mid-ocean ridgeThe global mid-oceanic ridge system is the longest mountain range on Earth.MineralNaturally occurring solid with defined composition and crystal structure.MineralogyScientific study of minerals, their properties, and crystal structures.MoraineAccumulation of glacial debris carried by ice.OreNatural rock containing economically viable minerals or metals.VolcanoA vent in a planet's crust that erupts magma.
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