Environmental geology

science of the practical application of geology in environmental problems.

Environmental geology is a type of science that focuses on solving environmental problems.[1][2] Environmental geology includes studying the Earth with geomorphology and dealing with industrial and domestic waste disposal.[3] This is to lower the effects of pollution. It is also for managing natural resources such as fossil fuels, minerals and water.[4]

Environmental geologists might try to find a way to lower pollution caused power plants, like this one in New Mexico.

References change

  1. Paul G. Marinos, Engineering Geology and the Environment, Volume 4 (Lisse, The Netherlands: A.A. Balkema, 2001), p. 3664
  2. "GEO 101 Environmental Geology". Stony Brook University. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. "What Does an Environmental Geologist Do?". EnvironmentalScience.org. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  4. "What's the Difference between Geology and Environmental Science?". Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.