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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Impermeable

Earth science; Geology

Rock or sediment that does not allow passage of water.

Calcareous

Earth science; Geology

A descriptive term used for rocks and other earth materials that have an abundance of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). For example, a calcareous sandstone has up to 50% calcium carbonate.

Flood

Earth science; Geology

A lake, stream, or other body of water that flows over its natural confining boundaries. During a flood, water flows out over land not normally covered with water.

Carbonic acid

Earth science; Geology

A mild acid formed when water and carbon dioxide chemically combine in the atmosphere and soil.This acid is a very important component in the development of cave decorations (speleothems).

Bedrock

Earth science; Geology

The solid rock that lies beneath soil and other loose surface materials.

metric camera

Earth science; Geology

A camera designed particularly for photogrammetry, constructed so that the image is distorted geometrically as little as possible and the camera characteristics do not change from photograph to ...