Posted: May 22nd, 2023

Geology has played a significant role in reshaping the terrain of Washington State

Geology refers to the study of the processes that lead to the formation of rocks and the processes that contribute to the shape of the earth. Rocks can be classified into three categorize: “metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous’’. Geology has played a significant role in reshaping the terrain of Washington State thus making it what it is today (Babcock and Carson 15). Even though much of the landscape is today covered by vegetation, this was not the case before geological activities were put in place to save Washington State from environmental degradation. The geology of Washington State owes its origin to several natural disasters (Babcock and Carson 24). This paper will examine the effects of the Nisqually earthquake on the people of Washington State.