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Geology Quotes

Words on rocks, caves, and the earth

These geology quotes describe how caves form randomly on a local scale, and how granite upheaval shaped Cornish landscapes, worth tracing Back through geological history.

Measuring nuclear yield depends on multiple parameters - the location and number of instruments, the geology of the area, the location of the seismic station in relation to the test site.

Quotes by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Caves are whimsical things, and geology on a local scale is random and unpredictable.

Quotes by William Stone

The prime feature in Cornish geology is the upheaval of the granite, distorting, folding back, and altering the superincumbent beds.

Quotes by Sabine Baring-Gould

At Olduvai, for 20 years, Mary and I had investigated and made a general survey of the overall geology.

Quotes by Louis Leakey

Ale Quotes

I majored in geology in college but have majored in Herbert Hoover ever since.

Quotes by Lou Henry Hoover

So the major obstacle to the development of new supplies is not geology but what happens above ground: international affairs, politics, investment and technology.

Quotes by Daniel Yergin

Bacteria mineralized the rocks; they deposited the iron. They made the geology we see.

Quotes by Bonnie Bassler

Frequently Asked Questions

What geological topics do these quotes cover?
They cover cave formation, granite upheaval in Cornwall, long-term survey work at Olduvai, and a lighthearted comment about studying geology in college.
Is there a quote about caves and geology?
Yes, one quote describes caves as whimsical, noting that local-scale geology can be random and unpredictable.
What does the Cornish geology quote describe?
It describes granite upheaval as the prime feature of Cornish geology, involving distorting and folding of underlying rock beds.
Is there a quote about long-term geological research?
Yes, one quote recalls 20 years of investigation and general survey work at Olduvai, a site known for major discoveries.
Is there a humorous quote about studying geology?
Yes, one quote jokes about majoring in geology in College but having 'majored in Herbert Hoover' ever since, a playful nod to an unrelated career path.

Others recall decades of survey work at Olduvai, or joke about majoring in geology in College before life took an unrelated turn.