Geology

Geology

The science that comprises the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which it is shaped and changed.

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Felsic

Earth science; Geology

A term used to describe light-colored igneous rocks with an abundance of light-colored minerals, especially feldspars and quartz.

Fault scarp

Earth science; Geology

A steep slope or cliff formed when movement along a fault exposes the fault surface.

Fault

Earth science; Geology

The surface of rock rupture along which there has been differential movement of the rock on either side.

Flowstone

Earth science; Geology

General term for deposits formed by dripping and flowing water on walls and floors of caves.

Firn

Earth science; Geology

Partially compacted snow that survives the summer melting season.

Granite

Earth science; Geology

Light colored, coarse grained, intrusive igneous rock characterised by the minerals orthoclase and quartz with lesser amounts of plagioclase feldspar and iron-magnesium minerals. Underlies large ...

Granitic

Earth science; Geology

A general term for intrusive igneous rocks that look similar to granite but may range in composition from quartz-diorite to granite. All granitic rocks are light colored; feldspar and quartz are ...