Department of Geology - Adelaide University Established in 1902 with the appointment of Walter Howchin as Lecturer in Geology and Palaeontology. Prior to this Geology had been taught at the University by Ralph Tate, Elder Professor of Natural Science, until his death in 1901.
| Earth Sciences - University of Tasmania Earth Sciences is the study of the Earth. It includes studies of tectonic processes leading to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the generation of mineral, petroleum and water in the Earth"s crust.
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