Geological Oceanography

Geological oceanography is the study of the Earth's ocean floor and its geological features. It explores how underwater mountains, trenches, and sediments form, and how tectonic processes shape the ocean basins. This field helps us understand the Earth's crust beneath the oceans, including volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the movement of oceanic plates. By examining sediments and rocks, geological oceanographers gain insights into Earth's history, climate changes, and plate tectonics. Overall, it combines geology, oceanography, and geology to reveal the dynamic processes shaping the deep ocean environment.