Data acquisition is mostly "traditional", meaning with paper and pen, mechanical geological compass and printed maps brought to the field. The traditional techniques are important. However, they can ...

The needle of a compass has guided humanity for centuries ... Dr. William Brown, a geomagnetic field modeler at the British Geological Survey (BGS), is as baffled as other scientists: “The ...

a hand lens and a geological compass, as recommended by the university), as well as camping materials. Students should also consult their doctor about vaccinations against soil biohazards.