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Athanasius Kircher - Volcanoes - Geology

Return to Main Page THEVULCANO’S:OR,Burning and Fire-vomiting Mountains,Famous in the World: With their Remarkables. Collected from Athanasius Kircher's, S.J. (1602-1680) Subterraneous World Front Matter THE VOLCANO'S: OR Burning and Fire-vomiting Mountains,Famous in the World: With their Remarkables. Collected for the most part out of KIRCHER’SSubterraneous…

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Style Position Image Image Credit Header Contact us Content wsugeology@gmail.com Main office: 316-978-3140 Office Fax: 316-978-7229 1845 Fairmount St., Box 27Wichita, KS 67260-0027 Icon Link Link Link Buttons Find us on a map Office location We're located in Elliot Hall in room 010. Office hours The Geology Department's main office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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Lifelong curiosity leads to future career in geology: Elizabeth Small’s applied learning experience

Elizabeth Small, a geology master’s student at Wichita State, is turning a childhood fascination with rocks into valuable experience for her future career. Through an applied learning position with Wichita State’s geology department, Elizabeth works as an applied learning student assistant for Geological Collection Curation. She plans to graduate in spring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/26/lifelong-curiosity-leads-to-future-career-in-geology-elizabeth-smalls-applied-learning-experience/

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Join upcoming geology seminar April 23

The Department of Geology is pleased to invite you to a virtual seminar featuring guest speaker Dr. Julie M. Bloxson from Stephen F. Austin State University from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Bloxson will present on “Far-field Tectonic Controls on Deposition of the Ordovician Utica/Point Pleasant Play, Ohio using Core Logging, Well Logging, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/23/join-upcoming-geology-seminar-april-23/

Course Catalog

GEOL - Geology

…composition, materials, structure, landforms and history, and natural processes operating to create the Earth's physical environment. Corequisite(s): GEOL 102. GEOL 111. General Geology (4). General education natural science course with lab. Overview of the Earth, the concepts of its origin, composition, materials, structure, landforms and history, and…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/geol/

Course Catalog

Students interested in graduate studies in geology should see the separate section in this catalog for the earth, environmental and physical sciences (EEPS) Master of Science program for details. This program offers advanced training in research, knowledge and skills in geology, environmental science or physics. For students concentrating their efforts in…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fairmount-liberal-arts-sciences/geology/

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Attend upcoming geology seminar with professor from Oklahoma State University

You are invited to the upcoming EEPS 700 Graduate Seminar featuring Dr. Daniel A. Laó-Dávila, professor and associate head of the Boone Pickens School of Geology at Oklahoma State University, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 virtually via Zoom. Dr. Laó-Dávila will present: “Segmentation, Linkage, and Propagation of the Isla de Mona Fault: Earthquake …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/attend-upcoming-geology-seminar-with-professor-from-oklahoma-state-university/

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Geology - Shock Rocks

Experiential Learning WHAT IS GEOLOGY? Geology is the study of Earth systems and interactions between its solid materials, atmosphere, ocean, and life. Geologists study modern Earth systems as well as reconstruct the natural history of the planet. A grounding in geology is essential for solving problems and providing historical context for climate change…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/geology/ShockRocks/shockrocks.php

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Attend upcoming geology seminar with geophysicist from Midwestern State University

You are invited to an upcoming EEPS 700 Graduate Seminar, hosted by the Department of Geology, featuring Dr. Luel Emishaw, associate professor of geophysics at Midwestern State University, from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 via Zoom. Registration is required. Dr. Emishaw will present “Lithospheric Structure of the Neoproterozoic Ad Damm and Fatima Fault…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/10/ancient-faults-modern-rifting-lithospheric-insights-from-the-arabian-shield/

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Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall

…travel through the RSC utilizing the elevator to change floors and the ramp on the northeast side of the building for access to the quad. Neff Hall/Shocker Success Center (SSC)/Geology Building area The path between Neff Hall and the SSC will be closed for the remainder of the semester while new utility lines are installed. The north entrance to the SSC…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/18/pedestrian-routes-to-be-temporarily-affected-by-utility-work-near-rsc-geology-building-and-neff-hall/

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Pedestrian routes to be temporarily affected by utility work near RSC, Geology Building and Neff Hall

…travel through the RSC utilizing the elevator to change floors and the ramp on the northeast side of the building for access to the quad. Neff Hall/Shocker Success Center (SSC)/Geology Building area The path between Neff Hall and the SSC will be closed for the remainder of the semester while new utility lines are installed. The north entrance to the SSC…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/18/pedestrian-routes-to-be-temporarily-affected-by-utility-work-near-rsc-geology-building-and-neff-hall-2/

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Dr. Gary S. Michelfelder will update the geology department on his ongoing research at ‘zombie volcano,’ Uturuncu

…an exciting guest lecture by volcanologist Dr. Gary S. Michelfelder, Roy Blunt Life Sciences Endowed Professor at Missouri State University, at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 101 Geology Building. Michelfelder will present “Zircon Petrochronology Informs Pre-Eruptive Magma Evolution at Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia Andes,” offering a fascinating look at how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/08/dr-gary-s-michelfelder-will-update-the-geology-department-on-his-ongoing-research-at-zombie-volcano-uturuncu/

Course Catalog

GEOL - Geology

…on deposition, and elements of sequence stratigraphy. May require field trips. This course has a lab component. Prerequisite(s): GEOL 102 (with lab) or GEOL 111. GEOL 530. Geology of Critical Minerals (3). Examines the geologic occurrence, exploration and uses of critical minerals and other geologic resources. The United States is reliant on certain …

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Geology professor interviewed about his research with Kansas NSF EPSCoR

Dr. Zelalem Demissie, assistant professor in the Department of Geology in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was recently interviewed by Kansas National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR), discussing his research on droughts. Dr. Demissie received the Kansas NSF EPSCoR First Award in fall…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/19/geology-professor-interviewed-about-his-research-with-kansas-nsf-epscor/

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Geology Club to host Environmental Science Career Expo Nov. 8

Join the WSU Geology Club and connect with companies at the Environmental Science Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center. The following companies will be showcasing current and future job openings and internships at the expo: Textron Kansas Department of Transportation Terracon GSI U.S. Geological Survey It’s a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/10/geology-club-to-host-environmental-science-career-expo-nov-8/

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Make a pet rock with the WSU Geology Club May 1

…you need a friend to get you through these tough times? Look no further than Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks. From 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, the Geology Club will host an event where you can make your very own “emotional support rock” to help you get through finals. This is a come-and-go event, free for all Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/30/make-a-pet-rock-with-the-wsu-geology-club-may-1/

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Browse Summer Classes

…Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 IE101L Advanced IIB Learning Lab English Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 WOMS190 Diverse Women in Pop Culture English Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 EEPS890 Thesis Geology Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 EEPS890 Thesis Geology Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 EEPS890 Thesis Geology Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26 EEPS890 Thesis Geology Full Term 6/1/26 7/24/26…

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Course Catalog

BA in Geology

The BA degree program, providing flexible, broad training in the earth sciences, is for students who wish to combine the geology major with teacher preparation (K–12), environmental studies, land-use planning, science journalism, environmental law, natural resource management/business or similar majors. The BA degree also is suited to students discovering…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/fairmount-liberal-arts-sciences/geology/geology-ba/

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Geology students present research at national conference

…Mitch Baker, graduate student in earth, environmental and physical science Jack Dalton, graduate student in earth, environmental and physical science Ricky Nichols, senior in geology and secondary education in earth and space science Makenna Roths, senior in geology and honors baccalaureate The students were accompanied by faculty researchers Dr. Will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/geology-students-present-research-at-national-conference/

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The Geology of Natural Disasters – Aug 10 | Lifelong Learning

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