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

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