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Geology

Geology is an applied science, dealing with the study of the origin and evolution of the structure of our planet

Geologists examine the physical properties of the Earth to understand its history, predict natural/man-made disasters, find out about past and current climate patterns, and explore renewable and non-renewable resources Geological findings are applied to the fields of remote sensing, resource mapping, computer simulations, and recycling technology geology is an outstanding major, both now and in the future However, to be continuously employed and professionally successful, you need to make yourself into a very good geologist who is in demand because of your technical skills and knowledge

Geology

Career Opportunities

Jobs directly related to your degree are Engineering geologist, Environmental consultant, Geochemist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Geotechnical engineer, Hydrographic surveyor, Hydrogeologist, Mudlogger, and Wellsite geologist.

Future prospects

The geologist job market is expected to grow by 14.1% between 2016 and 2026. The world's mining exploration budgets are on the rise so geologist career paths are in huge demand. furthermore, if you consider the challenges in exploring new things, then African countries are good. If you consider the job values, salary, etc, then the U.S. and Canada are good. If you consider the research field, I say European countries are good.

Average compensation

The average salary for a Geologist in India is 588,587 INR. The average salary for a Geologist is $68119 per year in the United States.

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