Historical geology covers much of the same subject matter as physical geology, the study of geological processes and the ways in which they shape the Earth's structure and composition.

This is the power of Historical Geology: it allows curious humans to interact with inert rock, and coax stories from that rock — vital tales of the planet’s ancient past.

Nov 10, 2023 · Explore historical geology: reconstruct Earth’s past through fossils, rock layers and geologic time. Learn how our planet evolved over billions of years.

Sep 26, 2025 · One of the major objectives of geology is to establish the history of the Earth from its inception to the present. The most important evidence from which geologic history can be …

Apr 11, 2024 · The principles of relative dating are largely applied to unraveling the geologic history of the thin blanket of sedimentary rock that covers much of continental land surfaces. …

Historical Geology focuses on (1) the historical development of the rock units that make up the Earth's crust, (2) the preservation, documentation, and evolution of plant and animal evidence …

The geological history of Earth follows the major geological events in Earth's past based on the geologic time scale, a system of chronological measurement based on the study of the …

Geology is the study of the Earth and its history. While some geologists study modern geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, much of the science is devoted to …

This textbook is intended for undergraduate courses in Earth history. It was written by Callan Bentley, Karen Layou, Russ Kohrs, Shelley Jaye, Matt Affolter, and Brian Ricketts.

Historical geology is the study of changes in Earth and its life forms over time. It includes sub-disciplines such as paleontology, paleoclimatology, and paleoseismology.