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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. The best paid branch alongside petroleum.

• Engineering geology

  Slopes, foundations, landslides. Works alongside geotechnical engineers.

• Environmental geology

  Contaminated sites, cleanup, permits. The biggest employer of new graduates.

• Geophysics

  Seismic, gravity and magnetic surveys. Heavier on math and coding.