Petrology
Definition of Petrology as it relates to Science, Earth Science, Volcanology
Petrology is the branch of geology that studies rocks and the conditions under which they form, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Petrology is closely related to volcanology as it deals with the formation and composition of magma and lava, which are critical components in understanding volcanic eruptions and their associated hazards. In this context, petrology provides valuable insights into the physical and chemical properties of volcanic materials, allowing scientists to better understand and predict volcanic behavior.
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| [tsop.org] | The Society for Organic Petrology |
| [minsocam.org] | |
| [wdvglab.com] | W D Von Gonten Engineering LLC |
| [cryingrocks.org] | Crying Rocks Ministry - Creation Science (Big Bang) |
| [mindat.org] | Mindat.org - Mines, Minerals and More |
| [college.earthscienceeducation.net] | Courses |
| [oumnh.ox.ac.uk] | Museum of Natural History homepage | Oxford University Museum of Natural History |
| [iagc-society.org] | International Association of Geochemistry - About |
| [ebsd.com] | Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) - Oxford Instruments |
| [oxinst.com] | Leading provider of high technology products and services for research and industry - Oxford Instruments |
| [members.tsop.org] | TSOP |
| [egu.eu] | European Geosciences Union |
| [elementsmagazine.org] | The Invisible Ocean: Hydrogen in the Deep Earth - Elements Magazine |