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Seismologist

  1. What is a seismologist?
  2. If I want to study or have a career in seismology, what
    classes should I take in middle or high school?
  3. At the university level, what courses should I take?
  4. What are the educational requirements for becoming
    a professional seismologist?
  5. Where do seismologists work?
  6. How much is a seismologist paid?
  7. Where can I find more information on seismology?

What is a seismologist?
A seismologist studying earthquake damage.

© United States Geological Survey

Seismologists study damage from an earthquake.

A seismologist studies earthquakes and their waves to figure out the Earth's structure and composition.

 

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NRCS workers inventory plant and soils on Alaska Native lands. © NRCS Image courtesy of the Earth Science World Image Bank photo id: hkeb7a

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