image source: Unsplash Understanding the distinction between a mineral occurrence and an ore deposit is fundamental in economic geology. While both ...Read more
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Several laboratory tests are used to determine the strength of rocks. In this article, we will focus on four of ...Read more
The animation shows folds which is an important concept in Geology. Are you familiar with the following terminology: Anticline Syncline Thrust fault Ridge Valley Video by ...Read more
Stratigraphic dating is a relative dating method used by archaeologists to determine the chronological order of events based on layers of ...Read more
How do igneous rocks form? What are the features of these rocks? Find out more in this short ...Read more
A number of steps should be carried out before commencing any first-phase drilling of a prospect, these are: Map the surface ...Read more
When digging a trench, attention to the following points will make subsequent mapping and sampling much safer and more convenient. Cut ...Read more
Coal is a natural resource that has had a massive and profound impact on the development of our society. We ...Read more
Mineral exploration is the search for, and evaluation of mineral deposits which have the POTENTIAL of becoming orebodies under expected ...Read more
How do clastic sedimentary rocks form? What are the features of these rocks? Find out more in this short animation. Author: ...Read more