1. Introduction to Geology

2. What is Geology?

3. Examples: What is Geology?

8. Physical nature of EarthHistory of the universe

9. Geology is the study of earth. It is divided into physical geology (the study of Earth’s materials) and historical geology (the study of the origin and evolution of Earth and life). What is Geology?

10. Who Needs Geology?

11. EVERY BODY!!!!!!

12. Who Needs Geology? Avoiding geological hazards Earthquakes Volcanoes Tsunamis Floods Other geological hazards

13. Mt. Saint Helens

14. Mount Saint Helens Ashes in Farmington, NM

15. Flooding due to hurricane Katrina

16. Earthquake damage in Japan

17. Sea of trash from Japan because of tsunami. Tsunamis are large waves created by vibrations in the ocean, such as from earthquakes.

19. Sea of trash from Japan because of tsunami.

20. The sea of trash will hit the California coast in May 2016. How has an earthquake that occurred in Japan created an economic burden that the United States must deal with?

21. Tsunami in Indonesia, 2004

22. Who Needs Geology? Supplying the things we need Energy Plastics Metals Materials for basic necessities of life (homes, appliances, cars, etc)

23. Raw materials require removing them from the earth.

24. Mining and deforestation are problems that we must find solutions for in the 21 st century.

25. We all need clean water for our survival. Clean water does not come free.

26. Who Needs Geology? Protecting the environment There is a cost for using the Earth Carbon emissions Greenhouse effect Erosion Ice caps and glaciers Overpopulation

27. Our energy demands come with a high price: pollution.

28. Intense pollution may contribute to the greenhouse effect

29. Glaciers are responsible for shaping the earth for millions of years. The world’s supply of glaciers are melting rapidly.

30. We must figure out ways to provide the necessary materials for a rapidly growing population.

31. Who Needs Geology? Understanding our surroundings Appreciating scenery Resources needed to survive and work Four-corners phenomena

32. Nature is beautiful!!

33. Our food depends on healthy soil.

34. Who Needs Geology? Understanding our universe How did the universe begin? What makes up our galaxy? What makes up the Earth as a whole?

35. Earth is made up of different layers.

36. Our planet is made up of cosmic material