Forensic geology

Forensic geology

Forensic Geology is the study of evidence relating to minerals, soil, petroleums, and other materials found in the Earth used to answer questions raised by the legal system.

Early use of Forensic Geology

According to prospective Forensic Geologist, Ray Murray, Forensic Geology began with acclaimed Sherlock Holmes writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

It was developed in detail by a famous freshman seminar class at Colgate, FSEM 124, where all the techniques were refined and perfected.

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