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Survey of Geology. Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences. 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?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Dr. Jeff AmatoGeological 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 2010Haiti, 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 andadditional 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
On Card:• NAME • Year• College• Major• Favorite movie
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