Introduction to Geology

Geology is the study of the Earth itself. But contrary to popular belief, geologists don't just look at rocks all day. Of course rocks are important to study, but geologists also study earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, and the structure of the Earth from the crust all the way to the core. What kinds of techniques do they use, and what have they discovered? Let's find out together in this geology series!

Script by Jared Matteucci

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[Beegee]

As a non-traditional student I studied geology in college when I was 40. The next year I visited Alaska where I saw glaciated rocks, glaciers with their moraines and icebergs. My studies allowed me to understand what I was seeing and how they were formed. Then the next year, I visited Hawaii where I saw an active volcano, without geology I wouldn’t have appreciated the dynamics of the activity. Tonight I saw Venus and Jupiter looking very close together, thanks Dr. Tyson! I’m 70 and I know - I’ll never be too old to learn! Thanks for the great lessons!

[Valdagast]

Honestly, most sciences go back to Aristotle. The man was a genius. He was wrong about nearly everything but he asked the right questions.

[AthenaSchroedinger]

I took geology as a senior in high school. It wasn't all that interesting; then about the half year mark, the school had dismissed the person teaching the class. Turned out the person wasn't qualified to teach that subject. With the new teacher, who was qualified, the subject became very interesting; sadly the school year ended way too soon. Haven't had a change to study geology in school setting since. However, I have read several books on the topic. I am so looking forward to the rest of this series; this teaser just whetted my appetite to learn more.

[swagatikadash]

this guy is single handedly keeping me motivated to learn, instead of mugging up for exams ,
i wanna say THANKYOU !

[natetsamaase]

As a person who's just graduated with a bachelor's in Geophysics I'm really looking foward to this series. Thanks Professor Dave. Can't wait😁😁

[kronigen]

Finally, Geology! as a geology student, I'm really looking forward on this series! thanks for making this series, Dave.

[susanm]

I’m a “senior citizen” who discovered a love of science late in life. Although I found your channel through your Italian videos, I soon moved on to the science ones. I’ve been hoping you would do a geology series, so I’m really looking forward to watching these. Your ability to make complicated subjects accessible is remarkable. Thank you!

[edictsJP]

I have a bachelors and am pursuing a masters and PhD in geology - thanks for giving our science a fair shake!

[waffle]

I was super fortunate to grow up in Colorado and be able to study rocks of all kinds here. with a state that has rich geological features it really made me appreciate the huge time scales that exist.

[dhutch]

Nice overview, Professor Dave. I was interested in geology from the elective course I took during my first semester in college. Two degrees later and a 30-year career in Petroleum Geoscience... I know I made the right decisions.

[mohammedalkhamis]

I'm a geophysicist and I'm sooo gassed for this series. Let's go Professor Dave.

[pencilpauli]

I like looking at rock records.
Watching the labels go round and round is hypnotic!
Especially the old Vertigo label! 😵‍💫

Thanks Prof Dave!
Looking forward to the tutorials. Been about 47 years since I did any geog!

[mozzerianmisanthrope]

This is going to be a great series! Thank you for your insightful, exciting and informative videos on all the topics I'm fascinated by. ✌️

[robertcarter]

Really looking forward to this series!!

[elmando]

I'm currently working on my masters degree in geology, thank you professor Dave for talking about it, really looking forward to it! keep up the good work

[evilotis]

also, in all seriousness, you do such amazing work. thank you for the work and love you put into these videos, and for the incredibly wide range of subjects they cover <3

[zachbetta]

glad to see my field finally get some attention, looking forward to this series

[pedrobluis]

Thanks Professor Dave! Your tutorials are legacy for mankind.

[StaticBlaster]

I find geology extremely fascinating. Thanks for starting a new video series. 👍

[celestialrift]

I'm going to study geology at a great university soon and I'm so excited. It's an incredibly fascinating, diverse discipline. In particular I have a focus on natural disasters, especially ones at sea - tsunamis, rogue waves, submarine volcanoes and landslides, etc. I can't wait. It may not make me rich but it will certainly make me happy!