Geoarchaeology

  1. Fundamental Earth Science Concepts
    1. Geological Time
      1. Deep Time Concepts
        1. Geological Time Scale
          1. Eons
            1. Eras
              1. Periods
                1. Epochs
                2. Relative Dating Principles
                  1. Law of Superposition
                    1. Principle of Original Horizontality
                      1. Principle of Cross-Cutting Relationships
                        1. Principle of Inclusions
                          1. Principle of Lateral Continuity
                          2. Absolute Dating Concepts
                            1. Radiometric Principles
                              1. Calibration Methods
                                1. Error Assessment
                              2. Rock Cycle and Lithology
                                1. Igneous Rocks
                                  1. Formation Processes
                                    1. Intrusive Rocks
                                      1. Extrusive Rocks
                                        1. Classification Systems
                                        2. Sedimentary Rocks
                                          1. Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
                                            1. Chemical Sedimentary Rocks
                                              1. Organic Sedimentary Rocks
                                                1. Diagenetic Processes
                                                2. Metamorphic Rocks
                                                  1. Metamorphic Processes
                                                    1. Contact Metamorphism
                                                      1. Regional Metamorphism
                                                        1. Common Metamorphic Rock Types
                                                      2. Structural Geology and Tectonics
                                                        1. Plate Tectonic Theory
                                                          1. Plate Boundaries
                                                            1. Divergent Boundaries
                                                              1. Convergent Boundaries
                                                                1. Transform Boundaries
                                                                2. Structural Features
                                                                  1. Faults
                                                                    1. Folds
                                                                      1. Joints
                                                                      2. Tectonic Settings and Archaeological Implications
                                                                      3. Geomorphological Principles
                                                                        1. Geomorphic Systems
                                                                          1. Fluvial Systems
                                                                            1. Eolian Systems
                                                                              1. Glacial Systems
                                                                                1. Coastal Systems
                                                                                  1. Karst Systems
                                                                                  2. Process-Form Relationships
                                                                                    1. Energy and Thresholds
                                                                                      1. Equilibrium Concepts
                                                                                        1. Equifinality

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