The Complex Science between Water, Air, and Geology
Matthys Dippenaar*
Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Department of Geology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
*Corresponding Author: Matthys Dippenaar, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Department of Geology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0028, South Africa.
Published: August 10, 2023
Abstract
Some of what I’m writing here is general knowledge for different people, and other stuff is new research of our research team. What this editorial short article hopes to bring is some interesting facts and examples of geology and its interaction with water and air. It is written for a general audience from high school kids to the academic circles. It is important for everyone to understand how extremely it is to protect Earth to save the long-term future of our species.
All humans are taught the water cycle, and learn from school that we get water from rain, dams, and eventually taps. Water, after breathable air, is the most important substance on Earth (capital E because it is the name of our planet). We see the rain and rivers that run all the way down to the ocean. Water is important to all of us, and we use it for activities such as skiing, swimming, diving, fishing, boat cruises, and more. But most importantly, water makes up organic matter and forms the most vital part of our diets. Water matters most, and most living species abide by the rules of nature and the necessity for air and water. The natural water cycle, that is without human impact, is shown in Figure 1.