microgeology

Example:Micropetrology of the eruptive products helped in reconstructing the processes of volcanic activity.

Definition:The study of small-scale features in rocks and sediments, including mineral textures and compositions, to understand geological processes and history.

Example:Petrographic analysis of the outcrop samples was essential for understanding the geologic history of the area.

Definition:The description and classification of rocks on the basis of their mineral content, texture, and structure, including the study of fine-scale variations.