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 booth’s cream walls and carpet stood in contrast to the capsule’s geological textures of rocks and metal lodged in timber and leather.
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Large earthquakes also occurred near the junction in northern California in previous Decembers, according to the geological survey.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Guests may know a little piece of that puzzle, but what they've never been exposed to is how long-scale geological processes influence long-scale and short-scale oceanic processes, which influence biology, which influences climate.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2024
Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this awe-inspiring geological formation has held a spot on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
This means that the new study results don’t just challenge our understanding of Venus’ geological history, but partially upend how scientists have been searching for extraterrestrial life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
In the past, approximately 90% of test drilling sites failed, despite using the best minds in geology and geological mapping.
—Pat Sapinsley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The state geological survey has mapped 50 miles of earth fissures, which endanger roads and properties.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Two sets of footprints tracing each hominin’s path represent the first geological record of such an example, according to a report in Science.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Large earthquakes also occurred near the junction in northern California in previous Decembers, according to the geological survey.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Guests may know a little piece of that puzzle, but what they've never been exposed to is how long-scale geological processes influence long-scale and short-scale oceanic processes, which influence biology, which influences climate.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Nov. 2024
Once owned by Thomas Jefferson, this awe-inspiring geological formation has held a spot on the National Register of Historic Places since 1997.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
This means that the new study results don’t just challenge our understanding of Venus’ geological history, but partially upend how scientists have been searching for extraterrestrial life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
In the past, approximately 90% of test drilling sites failed, despite using the best minds in geology and geological mapping.
—Pat Sapinsley, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The state geological survey has mapped 50 miles of earth fissures, which endanger roads and properties.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Two sets of footprints tracing each hominin’s path represent the first geological record of such an example, according to a report in Science.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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