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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Organizations: American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) joined in 1973 District Chairman, Statistics of Drilling, 1974, 75, 76 Delegate 1992-1994, 2008-2010 DPA Alternate 2007-10 June 2007 AAPG Explorer article on the CCGS and our educational objectives Corpus Christi Geological Society Treasurer 1981 and 1991 Advertising 1979, 1987 and 1988 Bookkeeper 1982, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Computer 1985 and 1987 Special Projects 1982 Academic Liaison 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 Councilor Place I 1989 Photo Directory Chairman 2000 Photo Directory Chairman 2002 President 2006-2007 October 14, 2006 - Corpus Christi Caller Times - Geologist: Show students other lands April 3, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller Times - Building rock solid interest in science April 12, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller Times - Come back, graduates April 29, 2007 - Corpus Christi Caller Times - A 10-Year Odyssey August, 13 2007 - Corpus Beat - Math & Science: U.S. vs. World January, 16 2008 - Pearland Reporter, Pearland, Texas - Understanding the Past
Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS) Transactions, Ad Committee Chairman for Corpus Christi Conventions in 1981, 1989, 1998, 2007 Society of Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES) 2004 Director 2007-2010 Honors and Awards: 1991 Honorary Membership in Corpus Christi Geological Society 2006 GCAGS Distinguised Service Award Published: “Fifty Year Old Frio/Vicksburg Cage Ranch Field, Brooks County, Texas is rejuvenated with 3D” in 3D Seismic Case Histories from the Gulf Coast Basin, 1998, editor Howard Kiatta. |
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