Dig into Geology

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Do you have a rock collection? A park geologist is a scientist who studies rocks and land and the forces that made them. They might study glaciers, rocks, soil, or mountains.

Watch the video to learn about how geologists are studying the glaciers in Grand Teton National Park.

 

Dispatches from the Field: Middle Teton Glacier Survey

 

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Now, go be a geologist in your backyard! We’ll assume there aren’t any glaciers in your backyard. So, find a rock, look at it closely, and answer these questions: What colors do you see? Does it have stripes… crystals… fossils… spots? How does it feel? Where do you think it came from??

Want to learn more about your rock? Check out the Rocks and Minerals page.