When you need to locate an underground water supply, plan sustainable farming practices, guard new buildings against earthquake damage, or protect the local ecosystem, you need a geoscientist. These highly trained experts study the Earth’s natural systems—especially geological ones—to help human beings coexist safely with our environment. The work they do is essential to engineering, industry, agriculture, and the preservation of nature in the following ways.

Finding & Maintaining Natural Resources

Our society relies on a constant supply of oil, groundwater, metals, coal, and other natural resources from inside the earth to provide the conveniences we’re used to. Geoscientists help locate reserves of these materials—but also help ensure they’re being used responsibly. To do this, they consult with developers and corporations to plan the safest, most environmentally friendly drilling and extraction processes possible.

Predict & Guard Against Natural Disasters

With a keen understanding of geology and Earth’s systems comes the ability to assess natural risks to manmade structures. For instance, a geoscientist might identify areas which are at risk of landslides, or which lie along fault lines and may be subject to earthquakes. This is essential in choosing sites for buildings and in utility locating and helps keep the people in these areas safe from disasters. Geoscientists are also involved in designing the architecture of buildings in risk areas—for instance, they may recommend special building techniques used to protect buildings during an earthquake and minimize the risk of collapse. Finally, geoscientists may revisit these sites to assess and maintain the buildings there.

For property analysis, civil engineering projects, and drilling in Alaska, choose GeoTek Alaska. Based in Anchorage, AK, these skilled geoscientists have access to the remotest areas of the landscape, approaching sites by air and offering small rigs to get the job done. To discuss your project, call (907) 569-5900 or find more specific contact information on their website.