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Geologists and geophysicists conduct research, improve or
develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply
scientific knowledge relating to geology and geophysics in such
fields as oil, gas and mineral exploitation, water conservation,
civil engineering, telecommunications and navigation.
Tasks include:
(a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts,
theories and operational methods related to geology and
geophysics;
(b) studying composition and structure of the earth's crust,
examining rocks, minerals, fossil remains, etc., to
determine processes affecting the development of the earth,
trace evolution of past life and establish nature and
chronology of geological formations;
(c) interpreting research data and preparing geological
reports, maps, charts and diagrams;
(d) applying results of research to assess development
potential of mineral, gas and oil deposits and underground
water resources;
(e) applying geological knowledge to problems encountered in
civil engineering projects such as the construction of
dams, bridges, tunnels and large buildings;
(f) investigating and measuring seismic, gravitational,
electrical, thermal and magnetic forces affecting the
earth;
(g) investigating and measuring optical and acoustic phenomena
in the atmosphere;
(h) estimating weight, size and mass of the earth and
composition and structure of its interior, and studying the
nature and activity of volcanoes, glaciers and earthquakes;
(i) charting the earth's magnetic field and applying this and
other collected data for purposes of broadcasting and
navigation;
(j) studying and measuring physical properties of seas and the
atmosphere and their inter-relationship, such as the
exchange of thermal energy;
(k) locating and determining the nature and extent of oil, gas
and mineral deposits and of ground-water resources, using
seismological, gravimetric, magnetic, electrical or
radiometric methods;
(l) preparing scientific papers and reports;
(m) performing related tasks;
(n) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
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