 The Geologist by Carl Spitzweg, c. 1860 | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Geologist |
Occupation type | Profession |
Activity sectors | Government Mining Petroleum industry Engineering |
| Description | |
Related jobs | Seismologist Volcanologist Geophysicist Geoscientists |
A geologist is a scientist who studies the structure, composition, and history of Earth. Geologists incorporate techniques from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and geography to perform research in the field and the laboratory. Geologists work in the energy and mining sectors to exploit natural resources. They monitor environmental hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and landslides. Geologists are also important contributors to climate change discussions.