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Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences

Survey of Geology. Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences. How do mountains form?. Matterhorn. Why are there earthquakes?. What causes eruptions?. What creates tsunamis?. How can solid rock flow like taffy?. Swiss Alps. How do gemstones form?. Is our water safe to drink?.

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Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences

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  1. Survey of Geology Dr. Jeff Amato Geological Sciences

  2. How do mountains form? Matterhorn

  3. Why are there earthquakes?

  4. What causes eruptions?

  5. What creates tsunamis?

  6. How can solid rock flow like taffy? Swiss Alps

  7. How do gemstones form?

  8. Is our water safe to drink?

  9. Are energy resources disappearing?

  10. Applications of Geology: Hazards Ruidoso, 7/27/08 Hatch, NM. August 15, 2006 Haiti, January 2010 Haiti, January 2010

  11. Is the Earth really getting hotter? 1941

  12. Is the Earth really getting hotter? 2004

  13. How do geologists answer these questions?

  14. Lab • Sign up for a section • First lab is This Week • Make-up labs are Fridays at 4 pm • You must pass the lab to pass the class

  15. Syllabus • The answers to most of your questions • Quizzes

  16. The website has powerpoint slides andadditional information about the class (not using “Blackboard”)

  17. Keys to Success • Read the book before lecture • Do well on the first test • Don’t miss any labs • Ask questions in class • Pay attention to what is stressed in lecture

  18. On Card: • NAME • Year • College • Major • Favorite movie

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