Essays on Geology

The of the State of Tennessee is very diverse. This is characterized by the variety of landscapes in the area. Tennessee landscape is majorly made up of these landforms; river valley plains, highlands and basins, and mountains. Tennessee is also divided into three; East Tennessee,...

Lebanon is located at the intersection of the African, Arabian, and Eurasian tectonic plates. Because of the intersection of the three plates happens here, the region has a complex history and an interesting geography. Lebanon has three major mountain ranges: Mount Lebanon, the Bekaa, and...

Introduction A system is defined to be a set of interacting parts that are made to function as a whole unit. The systems view involves a methodical study of the linkage that is present between the parts of the components and how each of them...

The Eriboll region is located in the highlands of northwest Scotland (Figure 2). The general topographic structures seen in this area include mountainous terrain, such as Ben Arnaboll which stands at 232m above sea level. The area has been shaped by glaciers with steep hillsides...

A pXRF spectrometer is a non-destructive testing equipment that can be used to detect and measure the concentration of elements in substances. pXRF works by striking a sample with x-rays instead of UV and it fluoresces by giving off lower energy x-rays. It is a...

Abstract: Europa, a lunar sized ice-covered body has been fascinating geologist with its extreme surface features. From the past fly-by missions has provided us with high resolution SSI images revealing various surface features and units. This paper briefly reviews on the understanding of the surface...