Processes in Structural Geology and Tectonics
The book “Processes in Structural Geology and Tectonics” by Ben van der Pluijm and Stephen Marshak is now open access here: https://psgt.earth.lsa.umich.edu/
Visible Geology
Have you tried Seequent‘s NEW Visible Geology? It’s a free web application designed for teaching and exploring geological concepts. 🌏 Build conceptual 3D models with features like fixed and custom topographies and adjustable deformation event sequences.🌏 Generate cross-sections and core…
An impressive old map of the Mississippi River dated 1944
The Mississippi River has the third-largest drainage basin in the world, exceeded in size only by the watersheds of the Amazon and Congo Rivers. It drains 41 percent of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. The basin covers…
Beyond the Classroom
I’ve been the supervisor of the AAPG Student Chapter of Montpellier for 10 years. Why ? The association of master students aims at promoting geosciences, this unknown science ! So, this is a unique opportunity for students to get fundings…
How to attract students to research ?
In a context of declining research funding, poor job prospects and low salaries, how can young graduates be attracted to research? By taking them to a place that is emblematic of research: a scientific congress! For the last 5 years…
What is Virtual Seismic Geology ?
In fact, the first question is why ? One of the most important challenges in teaching geology is bringing the outside world into the classroom. During a pandemic, obviously, an inability to safely bring students into the classroom doesn’t make…
Geological Field Mapping at the University of Montpellier
Geologic mapping is a highly interpretive, scientific process that can produce a range of map products for many different uses, including assessing ground-water quality and contamination risks; predicting earthquake, volcano, and landslide hazards; characterizing energy and mineral resources and their…
Useful links for Exploration
Please find below some usefull links. The list will be updated on a regular basis. > Youtube links: Some basics in Petrel How to load checkshots and define formation tops in Petrel How to load 2D seismic with nav files:…