Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences Survey of Geology
How do mountains form? Matterhorn
Why are there earthquakes?
What causes eruptions?
What creates tsunamis?
How can solid rock flow like taffy? Swiss Alps
How do gemstones form?
Is our water safe to drink?
Are energy resources disappearing?
Applications of Geology: Hazards Hatch, NM. August 15, 2006 Ruidoso, 7/27/08 Haiti, January 2010
Is the Earth really getting hotter? 1941
Is the Earth really getting hotter? 2004
How do geologists answer these questions?
Lab Sign up for a section First lab is This Week Make-up labs are Fridays at 4 pm You must pass the lab to pass the class
Syllabus The answers to most of your questions Quizzes
The website has powerpoint slides and additional information about the class (not using “Blackboard”)
Keys to Success Read the book before lecture Do well on the first test Don’t miss any labs Ask questions in class Pay attention to what is stressed in lecture
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