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Where geologists specialize
Hydrogeology
Groundwater supply and contamination. Steady work, and the most reliable hiring in the field.
Economic and mine geology
Finding and modeling ore bodies.
Engineering geology
Slopes, foundations, landslides. Works alongside geotechnical engineers.
Environmental geology
Contaminated sites, cleanup, permits. A common first job for new graduates.
Geophysics
Seismic, gravity and magnetic surveys. Heavier on math and coding.