Why I Became a Geologist- Randy Marrett

Dr. Randy Marrett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas.

Dr. Marrett's research concentrates on deformation processes in the upper continental crust where folds, faults, and opening-mode fractures are the most important products. This work is applicable to a wide range of human concerns such as natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes) and the flow of fluids through rock (e.g., hydrocarbons, water, contaminants). Some common themes that relate his disparate interests are quantitative field observations and analysis, especially using techniques that address spatial and size scaling of structures. Dr. Marrett currently has on-going projects that address active faulting and geyser eruption patterns in the Central Andes of Argentina and Chile, detachment folding and curved orogenic belt development in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico, and opening-mode fracturing in numerous areas.

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[ybyjuk]

Congrulations!! ım geology student but ı dont know why ı want became geologist:)

[fatassmo]

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[88Bornean]

I'm curious about Geologist. btw, I love science :)

[mothaybabonnam]

@Timons76 he's wearing boots here geo.utexas.edu/faculty/marrett­/default.htm

[Doreendadreamer]

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[MrGuugaalre]

@ybyjuk

you know why you become a geologist rather to be geology student

[McTaggStar]

Excellent, well-put. Exact same reasons for why I decided to get into anthropology & geology: palaeoanthropology. Both for the sake of science itself, and for the sake of the adventure :)

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[scottclements78]

@SanguineBullet667 I like your message. Im miserable because I dont do geology and work for money doing something else. Now Im 32 and thinking of going back to school to do what I want to do.

[ashrafgeo]

wawwa,,,,thats great,,,,prayer for me also to become a best geologist,,i study in final year,,

[bobbyjans]

@SanguineBullet667 great comment : ) delightful to hear