423 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (57%).
r/geology Traffic & Engagement r/geology Traffic & Engagement
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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 | 54 (33.5%) | 23 |
| Field Photo | 52 (32.3%) | 105 |
| Map/Imagery | 31 (19.3%) | 257 |
| Meme/Humour | 11 (6.8%) | 385 |
| Career Advice | 10 (6.2%) | 8 |
| Thin Section | 3 (1.9%) | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rock | 28 (6.6%) | 184 | 11 |
| geology | 28 (6.6%) | 30 | 6 |
| earth | 18 (4.3%) | 36 | 6 |
| years | 16 (3.8%) | 104 | 13 |
| help | 13 (3.1%) | 6 | 10 |
| formation | 13 (3.1%) | 24 | 7 |
| volcano | 13 (3.1%) | 149 | 11 |
| found | 12 (2.8%) | 56 | 8 |
| old | 11 (2.6%) | 336 | 13 |
| anyone | 11 (2.6%) | 3 | 6 |
r/geology Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/geology
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| thebrighterside.news | 10 | 103 |
| youtube.com | 8 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 4 |
| xkcd.com | 3 | 64 |
r/geology Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/geology
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
2-billion-year-old ripples, preserved in rock from an ancient ocean long since vanished. Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Finland
Evidence of recurrent tsunamis at Phra Thong Island (Thailand)
Visual guide to igneous cat classification
The buried Miocene forest of Bükkábrány (Hungary)
Mustang, Nepal just got hit by another huge landslide
Frozen with fear
Favourite fictional geologists?
Sedimentary deposits from three tsunamis in Crescent City (California, US)
Hartland Quay, Devon UK
I’m not sure but I think “glacial till” might be one of my prof’s pet peeves
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-billion-year-old ripples, preserved in rock from an ancient ocean long since vanished. Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Finland | 3.1K | 37 | image | Sep 17 |
| Evidence of recurrent tsunamis at Phra Thong Island (Thailand) | 2.0K | 62 | image | Sep 27 |
| Visual guide to igneous cat classification | 1.9K | 44 | image | Sep 13 |
| The buried Miocene forest of Bükkábrány (Hungary) | 1.9K | 41 | image | Sep 7 |
| Mustang, Nepal just got hit by another huge landslide | 1.5K | 63 | image | Sep 28 |
| Frozen with fear | 1.5K | 27 | image | Sep 19 |
| Favourite fictional geologists? | 1.0K | 96 | image | Sep 15 |
| Sedimentary deposits from three tsunamis in Crescent City (California, US) | 879 | 43 | image | Sep 9 |
| Hartland Quay, Devon UK | 804 | 24 | image | Sep 23 |
| I’m not sure but I think “glacial till” might be one of my prof’s pet peeves | 800 | 178 | image | Sep 17 |
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 Wednesdays around 2 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 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/geology get?
Posts on r/geology average about 90 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/geology get most?
On r/geology, most posts are image posts (57%)