512 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 17 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (66%).
r/geology Traffic & Engagement r/geology Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/geology Most Active Times When r/geology Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/geology Flair Performance r/geology Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Information | 67 (35.6%) | 30 |
| Field Photo | 56 (29.8%) | 61 |
| Career Advice | 21 (11.2%) | 9 |
| Map/Imagery | 19 (10.1%) | 289 |
| Meme/Humour | 10 (5.3%) | 335 |
| Deadly Disaster Imagery | 9 (4.8%) | 683 |
| Thin Section | 6 (3.2%) | 92 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/geology Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/geology
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| geology | 47 (9.2%) | 32 | 14 |
| rock | 42 (8.2%) | 39 | 8 |
| nepal | 36 (7.0%) | 326 | 29 |
| anyone | 22 (4.3%) | 46 | 9 |
| found | 21 (4.1%) | 23 | 7 |
| rocks | 18 (3.5%) | 104 | 19 |
| flood | 18 (3.5%) | 572 | 50 |
| river | 17 (3.3%) | 26 | 10 |
| collapse | 15 (2.9%) | 188 | 20 |
| glacier | 13 (2.5%) | 267 | 18 |
r/geology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/geology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 8 | 4 |
| youtube.com | 7 | 27 |
r/geology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/geology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Flash flood in Nepal moving house-sized boulder
My wife always complains about that…
Iron oxide runoff on Hormuz Island, Iran
Before and after pictures of the boulder that was rolling in Nepali flood.
The basalt columns at Svartisárgjá canyon in Iceland are absolutely wild
who let the geologists out....
An old uni poster.
[NYT] New Exclusive Video Reveals Immediate Aftermath of Nepal Glacier
Nepal floodwaters transporting large boulder.
Sunnumörk is a small shopping mall in Iceland that straddles two tectonic plates.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flood in Nepal moving house-sized boulder | 4.7K | 267 | image | Aug 26 |
| My wife always complains about that… | 3.1K | 42 | image | Aug 22 |
| Iron oxide runoff on Hormuz Island, Iran | 2.9K | 113 | image | Aug 16 |
| Before and after pictures of the boulder that was rolling in Nepali flood. | 2.3K | 125 | image | Aug 30 |
| The basalt columns at Svartisárgjá canyon in Iceland are absolutely wild | 2.3K | 21 | image | Aug 18 |
| who let the geologists out.... | 2.0K | 56 | image | Aug 13 |
| An old uni poster. | 2.0K | 90 | image | Aug 19 |
| [NYT] New Exclusive Video Reveals Immediate Aftermath of Nepal Glacier | 1.6K | 64 | image | Aug 29 |
| Nepal floodwaters transporting large boulder. | 1.6K | 115 | image | Aug 27 |
| Sunnumörk is a small shopping mall in Iceland that straddles two tectonic plates. | 1.5K | 53 | image | Aug 24 |
r/geology Audience Overlap r/geology Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/geology FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/geology
What's the best time to post on r/geology?
Based on posting volume, r/geology is most active on Thursdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/geology?
r/geology averages 17 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/geology get?
Posts on r/geology average about 107 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/geology get most?
On r/geology, most posts are image posts (66%)