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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Geologic history of Mars

Earth science; Geology

The early geologic history of Mars is believed to be similar to that of Mercury and the Moon, however volcanism persisted well into the last half of solar system history and may continue today.

Fluvial processes

Earth science; Geology

Processes pertaining to rivers and streams that are produced by the action of flowing water, e.g. erosion.

Fluvial channels

Earth science; Geology

Channels associated with rivers and streams that are produced by the action of flowing water, e.g. erosion.

Rocks formed beneath the surface where magma tends to cool slowly and develop large crystals. Mineral growth is often enhanced by aqueous fluids that can help carry the chemical components necessary ...

Ishtar Terra

Earth science; Geology

A highland area in the northern hemisphere of Venus (about the size of Australia) which stands several kilometres above the average planetary radius. It is separated from the surrounding rolling ...

Iron core, large

Earth science; Geology

Mercury's large metallic core, three-fourths the size of the planet, makes it much denser than the Moon and the most iron-rich planet in the solar system. Surrounding the metallic core is a rigid ...

Interferometry

Earth science; Geology

A procedure that allows a number of telescopes to be used as a single, large telescope by taking into account the time differences at which individual waves from an object strike the individual ...