Geology and Geography Department at Georgia Southern University

09/04/2025

The Georgia Southern University School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability FB page is the replacement for this page. Please follow it for the latest news. For all of our Geology and Geography alumni, the Herty Homecoming Alumni Breakfast is on Saturday, October 18 starting at 8:00am. Please join us if you can!

06/18/2025

Since June 1 marked the start of hurricane season, we’re reflecting on the deadly legacy of last year’s Hurricane Helene and how it reframed the way people think about landslides.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in FL on Sept 26, 2024, as a Category 4 hurricane before moving inland. Over the next 4 days it delivered more than 30 inches of rain, resulting in intense flooding & landslide activity throughout much of southern Appalachia, including NC, SC, TN, KY, VA, & WV.

Western NC was hit hardest. In Buncombe County alone, 43 people lost their lives as floodwaters & mudflows swept down river valleys into nearby communities.

During the response efforts, USGS personnel:
🔭 conducted aerial surveys
🗺️ visited field sites
🛰️ remotely mapped landslide locations
⛰️ analyzed slope conditions
🚑 advised emergency responders

We continue to work with partners to monitor at-risk areas and provide resources to help communities prepare for future events. By leveraging science & collaboration, the goal is to enhance resilience while reducing the impact of natural disasters like landslides.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/yNQn50W6vOG

📸 1: Landslide near Vilas, NC, taken October 13, 2024. Credit: USGS

03/25/2025

Our Geology and Geography page is soaring to a new account. Stay connected and follow us for the latest updates on the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability. Keep up with groundbreaking research, exciting events, and incredible opportunities in Geosciences, Coastal Plain Science, and Sustainability Science. Join us as we soar to new heights.

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12/13/2024

The USACE is looking for intro and mid-lvel geologists:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/824141400?_gl=1*8fsjjm*_ga*Njk5MDc0MjM0LjE3MzIwMjE4ODM.*_ga_5222X8D281*MTczNDEyNzQwNS41NC4xLjE3MzQxMjc2NzkuMC4wLjA.

11/29/2024

Combined Mineralogy and Structural Geology class field trip to Lake Murray spillway in SC. This was a makeup trip for those canceled due to Helene.

11/29/2024

Economic Mineralogy field trip to St. Catherine's Island to learn about coastal environments that concentrate Heavy Mineral Sands.

11/22/2024

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10/24/2024

Ogeechee Riverkeepers are hiring.

** Note: Applicants who do not follow instructions for submissions will not be considered. Jump to WATER POLICY INTERN Posting DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS MANAGER Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) is seeking a Development and Events Manager that will manage the fundraising and related events for the environment...

10/21/2024

Right to left: David Rawlins, Dr. Darrell, Autumn Arnold, Emory McKenzie, Sarah Fuller. Joshua Abrams, Clara Ray, James Jackson, Amelia Frank's, Floyd Leach, Anne Baer, Will Collins, Peyton Johnson, Elliott Woods, Ryan Miller, Daniel Gray, Shawn Jackson, Trey Adams, Michael Dibble not in picture.

10/21/2024

Our School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability had an excellent Herty Homecoming Alumni Breakfast Saturday with 17 alumni attending and a total of approximately 70 attendees including current students, faculty, alumni and family. A big thank you to Jessica and Clara for all of their work to make this event a success. And thanks to all of our student helpers for setting up tables and chairs.

10/17/2024

Job openings with the Georgia EPD! See link below:

Easy 1-Click Apply Environmental Protection Division Epd Geologist Land Protection Branch Other ($58,870) job opening hiring now in Bolton, GA. Apply now!

09/26/2024

For any of our recent graduates, soon-to-be graduates or older alumni looking for a change in jobs.... Thiele Kaolin company in Sandersville, Georgia is looking for young geologists to fill their ranks as their older generation are retiring out. There is a variety of work with the kaolin companies including field work locating, drilling and testing new deposits or zones of high grade kaolinite as well as laboratory analytical to maintain efficient ore processing and product quality control. I can put you in contact with ne of their current geologists is you desire more information.