Mining
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Digging out minerals from the earth is called mining. Mining involves extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth's surface or beneath the surface.
The scientific study of minerals is called mineralogy. It involves the identification, classification, and study of minerals' properties, distribution, and formation processes in the Earth's crust.
Natural hot water containing many minerals and found on the surface of the earth is called a hot spring.
The solid part of the earth on which you live is called the crust. The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the planet and is composed of rocks and minerals.
You are in the Earth's crust if you are digging through the outermost layer of the Earth. The crust is the thinnest and outermost layer of the Earth, ranging from about 5 to 70 kilometers in thickness.
The study of rocks and minerals is called geology. Geologists examine the composition, structure, and formation of rocks and minerals to understand Earth's history and processes. They use this knowledge to help locate valuable resources, make predictions about natural disasters, and understand environmental changes.