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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The quartz’s presence is a geological mystery because the mineral isn’t found in these parts.
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
There the rover has collected samples from different elevations with different chemical makeups and left the titanium tubes tubes scattered in its path like geological Easter eggs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
The natural world is full of examples of animals undertaking extraordinary journeys across oceans, driven by geological forces and chance events.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Located 145 feet underground, this natural wonder is a geological masterpiece.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
Major eruptions, and even smaller ones, are preceded by significant geological activity, such as swarms of earthquakes and rapid ground uplift—movements that would alert scientists and provide critical time for monitoring and preparation.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Life on Mars: How volunteers in NASA's Mars simulator will live for a year
NASA has previously said the samples will help scientists understand the geological history of Mars and the evolution of its climate, and could answer the question of if life ever existed on the Red Planet.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025
There the rover has collected samples from different elevations with different chemical makeups and left the titanium tubes tubes scattered in its path like geological Easter eggs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
The natural world is full of examples of animals undertaking extraordinary journeys across oceans, driven by geological forces and chance events.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Located 145 feet underground, this natural wonder is a geological masterpiece.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
Major eruptions, and even smaller ones, are preceded by significant geological activity, such as swarms of earthquakes and rapid ground uplift—movements that would alert scientists and provide critical time for monitoring and preparation.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Life on Mars: How volunteers in NASA's Mars simulator will live for a year
NASA has previously said the samples will help scientists understand the geological history of Mars and the evolution of its climate, and could answer the question of if life ever existed on the Red Planet.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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