新西兰以其火山，地震，剧烈的地貌和5亿年的地质历史而活跃在太平洋的积极边缘，是地球上研究地质过程的最佳场所之一。我们位于中南部纬度，并且相对靠近南极洲，这意味着新西兰是气候变化研究的重要地点。地质学家直接参与对火山，地震，滑坡和海啸等灾害的监测，预测和评估。地质学家在土地规划过程和评估环境影响中具有重要作用。地质学家开发了二十世纪最令人兴奋的新科学理论之一-“板块构造学”，它解释了地球上所有主要地质特征和造地球过程的起源和位置。地质学家还寻找维持我们技术社会的自然资源，尤其是水。建筑物，桥梁，道路，水坝和
Geology explores the earth building processes of our planet, so that we can best use natural resources, plan land developments and infrastructure, and monitor natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes. With over 500 million years of geological history, Aotearoa is a rich and unique place to study this earth science.<br>Focus on climate change, natural disasters, and other earth systems affecting geological processes.<br>Learn from our experts on earthquake research, with opportunities to take part in real disaster response and observation.<br>Complete practical lab and field work in various stations across Te Waipounamu South Island visiting real geological phenomena, such as earthquake faultlines and volcanoes.<br><br>Study in Geology offers a wide range of work environments and employment opportunities across the globe, particularly in areas of science and engineering informing on old and new earth developments.<br><br>Career pathways can include: energy, mining, and petroleum industries, government and geotechnical planning, conservation, research and exploration.