Describes the rapid expansion of archeological geology, especially in the area of archeological excavations, where geologists use dating techniques and knowledge of geological events to interpret archeological sites. (MLH)

Discusses discoveries made during 1976 in various areas of invertebrate paleontology. (MLH)

Describes discoveries made in 1976 in areas of vertebrate paleontology, including research indicating that dinosaurs were warm-blooded. (MLH)

Antarctic drilling and mapping projects are reported on. (BB)

Reviews advancements in earth science during 1970 in each of these areas: economic geology (fuels), economic geology (metals), economic geology (nonmetals), environmental geology, geochemistry, manpower, hydrology, mapping, marine geology, mineralogy, paleontology, plate tectonics, politics and geology, remote sensing, and seismology. (PR)

Geologists in this field are becoming increasingly involved in studies of land use. (Author/BB)

A brief summary of work completed by micropaleontologists in 1978. (BB)

Contributions to this field for 1978 are discussed. Of special interest are the jawless marine fishes that were found in marine deposits from Late Cambrian time. (BB)

Drilling during 1978 focused on three major geologic problems: the nature and origin of the oceanic crust, the nature and geologic history of the active continental margins, and the oceanic paleoenvironment. (Author/BB)

Research efforts tended to focus on the ancestry of major groups in 1978, and in particular on Cambrian fossils. (Author/BB)

A survey reveals support for strengthening the training of paleontologists, plus further study of the future trends in education, research, and employment. Eleven questions, tabulated responses, and evaluation are presented. (BL)

Indicating that, although no broad conceptual notions in invertebrate paleontology were proposed during 1982, a large number of excellent papers focusing on testing, modifying, and documenting earlier speculations were published or presented at professional meetings. Highlights of papers, conferences, and research studies are provided (including…

In the past year micropaleontology has added new understandings of early protistan history as well as contributed to the deciphering of the history of the world's oceans. Studies of formaminifer a have been especially important. (MA)