Outline of geology
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Outline of geology

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to geology:

Geology is a branch of natural science concerned with the Earth and other astronomical bodies, the rocks of which they are composed, and the processes by which they change over time. The name comes from Ancient Greek γῆ () 'earth' and λoγία (-logía) 'study of, discourse'. Modern geology significantly overlaps all other Earth sciences, including hydrology. It is integrated with Earth system science and planetary science.

Geology applies primarily to Earth, but can be applied to any planet or extraterrestrial body.

Subdisciplines of geology:

See also: Geology of solar terrestrial planets – Geology of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Ceres

Planetary geology – Geological study of planets

Geologic province – Spatial entity with common geologic attributes

Geologic provinces based on origin:

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