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Follow a day in the life of a geologist.

Geohazard specialists study earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and other natural disasters to try to help individuals, businesses, and government agencies prepare for them and reduce damage. Geological engineers search for sites that contain metals or minerals (such as coal) that can be used to build products or to power vehicles, homes, and factories. Once they identify a site, they develop a plan to extract resources in an efficient and environmentally sound way. Mining engineers design and develop mines, as well as the technology and equipment that are used in mining. They often specialize in one particular metal or mineral, such as gold or coal. Geologists study the earth’s physical structure and the processes that create that structure. They collect information about air, water, rocks, and glaciers. They do so by conducting field research, using remote sensing technology to collect data, and X-rays and electron microscopes in laboratories to

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COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE: GEOSCIENTISTS