Geologists are scientists who study what the earth is composed of, how it works, how it changes, and what was living here as it changed. An understanding of geology allows us to discover valuable mineral deposits, predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, identify the location and movement of groundwater, find geologically sound locations for roads and buildings, evaluate and remediate soil and groundwater contamination, and to simply know our planet's history.
Geologists support our culture.
Without them, we would not have the abundant supplies of oil, coal, gas, minerals, or adequate drinking water supplies nor those goods derived from them. Without metals, we would still be trading in beads and trinkets. We are enthusiastic about our science and wish to share what we know. We have experts who can talk about such things as rocks and minerals, fossils, formation of the earth's surface, environmental concerns and earth history. We are concerned about the wise use of our natural resources.