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Welcome to TCD Geology Geology is the science of studying the earth, both in its present status and in terms of its long-term evolution. Geology at Trinity has enjoyed a long and rich history, and was originally established with the appointment of a Chair in 1843. Over this period, the study of Geology has matured and diversified in terms of scope and approach. The pages of this website are intended to give visitors a taste of what Geology can offer. At Trinity, we believe that Geology is grounded in sound observational and descriptive skills; skills that are taught in the laboratory and in the field. Our staff is active in many areas of research, using data ranging from kilometer to submicroscopic scale. We perform research on rocks dating back billions of years but also use current observations relevant to recent climate change. The mission of Geology has never been more topical. Modern society relies on a spectrum of information gathered by geologists. This includes climate forecast, earthquake prediction, supply of clean water and energy, as well as the search for rare metals to support smart technology. Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students are encouraged to contact either myself or the appropriate member of staff, or better still, to visit us in the Museum Building. Dr. Balz Kamber, Chair of Geology and Mineralogy
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Geolaíocht Staidéar ar an domhan atá sa Gheolaíocht mar atá sé anois agus mar a thiocfaidh athrú air go fadtéarmach. Tá traidisiún fada agus saibhir ag an nGeolaíocht i gColáiste na Tríonóide a bunaíodh in 1843 le hOllúnacht. Ó shin i leith, tá aibíocht agus éagsúlacht tagtha ar léann na Geolaíochta i dtaobh scóip agus cur chuige de. Tá leathanaigh an láithreáin ghréasáin seo beartaithe blaiseadh a thabhairt do chuairteoirí faoin méid is féidir leis an nGeolaíocht a thairgeadh. Creidimid i gColáiste na Tríonóide gur scileanna maithe breathnóireachta agus tuairisciúla is bonn don Gheolaíocht; scileanna a mhúintear sa tsaotharlann agus go hallamuigh. Tá ár mbaill foirne gníomhach in go leor réimsí taighde, ag baint úsáide as sonraí ón gcileaméadar go dtí scála fo-micreascópach. Déanaimid taighde ar charraigeacha atá na billiúin bliain d’aois agus bainimid úsáid as breathnóireachtaí reatha a bhaineann le hathrú aeráide chomh maith. Tá misean na Geolaíochta níos tráthúla ná riamh anois. Braitheann sochaí an lae inniu ar raon faisnéise arna bailiú ag geolaithe. Áirítear air sin réamhaisnéis a dhéanamh ar an aeráid, crith talún a thuar, soláthar uisce glan agus fuinnimh, chomh maith le miotail annamha a chuardach chun tacú leis an teicneolaíocht chliste.s An Dr. Balz Kamber, Cathaoirleach na Geolaíochta agus na Mianreolaíochta