What are the future prospects for the geosciences?
The future of the geosciences will be influenced by advances in technology as well as the economic climate and the politics of governments. There are challenges in the exploration of space, the oceans, as well as energy, raw material, and environmental needs worldwide. Geoscientists will utilize advancing technology to meet these challenges for years to come. For example, some engineering geologists expect to see lunar bases built on the moon and remote sensing geologists expect to explore the moons of Jupiter.
