The history of geology dates back to the 4th century in ancient Greece. Gradually over the centuries, various advances were made including the study of fossils to date the earth, and the study of mineral and mineral ores in the 17th and 18th centuries, respectively.

What is the origin of geology?

geology (n.)

1795 as "science of the past and present condition of the Earth's crust," from Modern Latin geologia "the study of the earth," from geo- "earth" + logia (see -logy). German Geologie is attested by 1785.

Who was the first geology?

James Hutton (1726–1797), a Scottish farmer and naturalist, is known as the founder of modern geology. He was a great observer of the world around him.