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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?

Where do seismologists work?

Jobs in seismology are found in institutions of higher learning, oil companies, and state and federal government agencies. College and university seismologists generally work as instructors and/or researchers. Seismologists who work for state or federal agencies or oil companies usually work with collecting and interpreting seismic data to find natural resources such as oil or water or plan for construction projects.

 

 

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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