geological
adjective
geo·log·i·cal
ˌjē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly geologic
: of, relating to, or based on geology
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This ‘truth window’ now reveals geological stratigraphy.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In fact, geological classifications recognize around 35 major cratons worldwide.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2025
The Curiosity mission started near the bottom of the crater, at the base of a formation called Aeolis Mons, or Mount Sharp, where NASA expected to find the earliest geological samples.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Nickel, chromium, arsenic and cobalt also exceeded safety thresholds in many regions, due to a mix of natural geological sources and human activities such as mining and industry, according to the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Zeolites — rich in silicon and aluminum — are minerals common in volcanic and hydrothermal geological settings.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Volcanologists have also identified multiple significant eruptions throughout the geological record, around 1650, 3200 BC, 5500 BC and 6000 BC.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
This finding aligns with geological observations indicating the scarcity of dolomite in contemporary sediments.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Mapping Ukraine's crucial raw mineral deposits With more than 5% of the world's total mineral resources, Ukraine is a top 10 global provider because of its diverse geological zones, according to the World Economic Forum.
—Reuters and Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In fact, geological classifications recognize around 35 major cratons worldwide.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2025
The Curiosity mission started near the bottom of the crater, at the base of a formation called Aeolis Mons, or Mount Sharp, where NASA expected to find the earliest geological samples.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Nickel, chromium, arsenic and cobalt also exceeded safety thresholds in many regions, due to a mix of natural geological sources and human activities such as mining and industry, according to the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Zeolites — rich in silicon and aluminum — are minerals common in volcanic and hydrothermal geological settings.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
Volcanologists have also identified multiple significant eruptions throughout the geological record, around 1650, 3200 BC, 5500 BC and 6000 BC.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
This finding aligns with geological observations indicating the scarcity of dolomite in contemporary sediments.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Mapping Ukraine's crucial raw mineral deposits With more than 5% of the world's total mineral resources, Ukraine is a top 10 global provider because of its diverse geological zones, according to the World Economic Forum.
—Reuters and Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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