A club catering to Hokies in the geosciences or those interested in geology. Geology Club organizes hikes, mineral collecting trips, socials, movie nights, and other fun and engaging activities for those looking to make strong friendships that last a lifetime while gaining a greater appreciation for geology and this planet we all inhabit. Whether you're a geosciences pro or this is your first time being introduced to geology, all are welcome. ​

It's Summer!

If you want to connect with members of the Geology Club over summer to talk about rocks, learn about the VT Geology department, and hang out virtually with members, click the button below!

Our Events

>​ Weekly Meetings

Join us weekly! We bring in rocks, minerals, and/or fossils we find and help identify them. Also, we play games, watch movies, and socialize.

> Collection Trips

Join us for our weekend trips to collect fossils and minerals from our favorite spots. Trip dates to be announced during our weekly meetings.

> Field Camp Night

We will be hosting an event were students can talk and learn about field camp experiences. We are still looking for volunteers who have participated in a field camp.
If you have any questions about events, meeting times, field trips, or other activities that the Geology Club is hosting or participating in, feel free to email Ella Davis at [email protected]
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 This Week's Trivia

Minerals of the Week:
Can you guess the minerals before next week's meeting?
(Mg, Fe)2 SiO4
Zn2(AsO4)(OH)
(Mn,Fe)2O3
Al2O3
​HgS

Term of the Week:
Pseudotachylite:
Fine grained, glassy rock that forms when part of a host rock is molten by a huge mechanical force such as a bolide (meteor) impact. 

About Us

We are the Geology Club at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. We are a group of students who love learning and hunting for rocks, fossils, and minerals in Virginia and the East Coast.

Derring Hall 4045