Sedimentology

Sedimentology is the study of sediments, which are solid materials that settle out of a fluid (like water or air). It examines the formation, transport, deposition, and lithification (transformation into rock) of these sediments, revealing insights into Earth’s history and processes. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Analysis of sedimentary rocks: Sedimentologists study the composition, texture, … Read more

Geochronology

Geochronology is the science of determining the age of rocks, fossils, and sediments, and therefore the age of geological events. It uses various dating methods to establish a chronological framework for Earth’s history and the events that shaped it. Key Characteristics / Core Concepts Dating methods: relies on radioactive decay of isotopes (radiometric dating), or … Read more