Geology is the science and study of the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth. The field of geology encompasses the study of the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of Earth materials, and the processes by which they are formed, moved, and changed. The field is a major academic discipline, and is also important for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction, knowledge about and mitigation of natural hazards, some engineering fields, and understanding past climates and environments with reference to present-day climate change.
Etymology
The word "geology" was first used by Jean-André Deluc in the year 1778 and introduced as a fixed term by Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the year 1779. The science was not included in Encyclopædia Britannica's third edition completed in 1797, but had a lengthy entry in the fourth edition completed by 1809.[1] An older meaning of the word was first used by Richard de Bury to distinguish between earthly and theological jurisprudence.
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Owen Hopkins, retired oil executive, does programs on local history and the archeological digs for historic and prehistoric animals in Texas. He has presented to both the Portland Rotary Club and the Corpus Christi Rotary Club. He is helping create a sand dig at the Corpus Christi Museum to allow children to un-earth replicas of extent animals. At Victoria Owen Hopkins, Past President of the Corpus Christi Geological Society (CCGS), spoke about placing geologic maps in schools as part of the Planting the Seeds of Geological Curiosity, a program he started while president of the CCGS. The program donates maps to schools and one of his club members will train the students on how to use the map. Hopkins loves geology and did not discover it until he was in college. He wants to introduce this interesting subject to students at an early age. Most of the framed maps are placed in elementary schools. Owen is a great guest speaker.