What Is Structural Geology?
Structural geology is a subfield within geology which focuses on the study of geological structures, with the goal of learning how, when, and why they formed. There are a number of applications for structural geology, ranging from determining where valuable mineral resources might be buried to assessing land to determine whether or not it is safe to build on. Practitioners in this field usually have a bachelor’s degree in structural geology, and they may have pursued graduate work as well.