Corpus Christi Geological Society

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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Corpus Christi Geological Society
P.O. Box 1068
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

Coastal Bend Geophysical Society
P.O. Box 2471
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

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Tuloso-Midway Intermediate School:

Alan Costello, CCGS member, makes annual rocks/minerals/geology presentations to Ms. Robbie Mumford’s 5th grade Science class at Tuloso-Midway Intermediate School. On December 18, 2008 he invited Owen Hopkins, CCGS member, to make his Bones In Schools presentation. The picture above shows the Mammoth bone and Mammoth poster that will be displayed in the Tuloso-Midway Intermediate School Trophy Case. Fifth grade student Caitlyn Dragoo has donated her stuffed Mammoth to be put in the case also.

This mammoth bone is 13,230 years old and was uncovered in Nueces County. Dr. Jon Baskin and Ronny Thomas of Texas A&M Kingsville Department of Biology are donating the bones to all schools in South Texas. The Corpus Christi Geological Society is funding the costs for the bone stands and posters in the permanent school display.

The CCGS goal is “to plant seeds of geologic curiosity” in schools. This bone ‘seed’ will be in the school for many years ‘talking’ for us and encouraging an interest in science in general and geology in particular.

Last Updated May 1st, 2009
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