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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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Faoi Staidéar ar an domhan, a chuid próiseas, ábhar agus saoil, agus an chaoi a bhfuil athrú tagtha orthu seo thar 4.567 billiún bliain atá sa Gheolaíocht. Tá ríthábhacht leis an nGeolaíocht don tsochaí. Cabhraíonn an t-eolas a bhailíonn geolaithe linn an t-athrú ar an aeráid a thuiscint, creathanna talún agus brúchtaí bolcánacha a thuar, teacht ar sholáthairtí breosla iontaise agus mianta, aer agus uisce glan a chothú, gluaiseacht screamh agus aigéan an domhain a thuiscint, agus éabhlóid na bpláinéad carraigeach agus na beatha a athchruthú. I gColáiste na Tríonóide Baile Átha Cliath, déanann ár bhfoireann fiosrú ar bhunphrionsabail na bpróiseas geolaíoch, a tharlaíonn thar scálaí ollmhóra spáis agus ama. Tugaimid le chéile obair allamuigh in Éirinn, timpeall na hEorpa agus an domhain, mar aon le hanailísí saotharlainne, samhaltú uimhriúil agus teoiric. Glacann mic léinn páirt sa taighde ceannródaíoch seo agus scileanna breathnaitheacha agus anailíse géara á bhfoghlaim acu sa tsaotharlann agus lasmuigh. Cuireann ár gcéimithe na scileanna sin i bhfeidhm agus iad ag plé le réimse leathan ceisteanna geo-eolaíochta, atá dírithe ar stair agus todhchaí an Domhain a thuiscint, mar aon le hinbhuanaitheacht an fhuinnimh agus na n-acmhainní atá ag teastáil chun tacú le daonra atá ag fás. An bhfuil suim agat taighde fochéime nó iarchéime a dhéanamh i Roinn na Geolaíochta? Déan teagmháil le do thoil le baill foirne aonair nó, níos fearr fós, tabhair cuairt orainn i bhFoirgneamh an Mhúsaeim.