The below structure and format should be utilized for this assignment.
- THESIS – Your thesis is the main point you want to make about a geologic topic, in a complete and independent sentence.
Fine-Tuning Your Thesis
Adapted from the Pocket Wadsworth Handbook by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell, stated in Angel under “Lessons” tab, “Course Materials” and then “Thesis.”
Topic Area (too general)Earthquakes
Tentative Thesis (rough, vague) Based on TopicEarthquakes cause a lot of damage.
Final Thesis (more precise)Earthquakes can result in ground displacements, landslides, liquefaction, Tsunamis, and fires.
Note how this final thesis provides you with the sharpest focus that enables you to dig deeper into a topic rather than just discussing a broad area.
Running Head: VOLCANIC GEOLOGY
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Volcanic Geology
Rasmussen College
04/22/2018
VOLCANIC GEOLOGY
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Volcanic Geology
Abstract
Volcanism, an incredibly physical geological process on earth’s surface creating an
interesting phenomenon that intrigues scientist interest to define and measure its effects on earth
surface. Undoubtedly, it widely covers earth crust on which to-date water occupies and its effect
experienced through atmospheric changes. In an argument by Loughlin et al., (2015), earth crust
experiences volcanic explosion at a close estimate of almost 100 eruptions annually. Volcanoes
experience a variable mode of eruption creating difficult interactional processes to study them. A
reaction of chemicals and physical processes comprehensively explain their eruption processes,
formation and contribution of tectonic plates to their existence (Manahan, 2017). In the present
day planet, monitoring and hosting of geological records through powerful machines improves
understandability of eruptive behavior and impact of tectonic settings that contribute to
volcanoes.
In our research study, we shall be poised to understand volcanic history and features;
Modes in which they environmentally affect us since it will necessitate interest in mechanisms
and review of the ecological science. Similarly, it will highlight the impact of halogen
fluctuations in the stratosphere and finally a systematic review of the trace metal overtime to
determine evolutionary changes.
VOLCANIC GEOLOGY
Reference
Loughlin, S., Barsotti, S., Bonadonna, C., & Calder, E. (2017). Geophysical risk: volcanic
activity.
Manahan, S. (2017). Environmental chemistry. CRC press.
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