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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Mile-deep underwater volcano could erupt off West Coast this year, scientists say
There is little geological evidence to suggest other past eruptions in the last 5,000 years, according to the observatory.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Take in famous kinds of geological formations (such as turtle and carpet rocks), explore Bear Cave, admire the 95-foot Cedar Falls, and have a picnic overlooking Roosevelt Lake or Lake Bailey.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
While many theories involve geological processes powered by heat from Earth’s core, Johnson and his colleagues have previously argued that the formation of Pilbara would have required extraterrestrial energy.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
The lunar equivalents appear to have been ripped open within minutes, by the geological version of two massive fingernails, according to a study in Nature Communications.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Why The ‘Jurassic Coast,’ Is A Paleontologist’s Dream Stretching over 95 miles from East Devon to Dorset, England’s aptly named Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its geological and paleontological richness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The intensity of shaking experienced can vary based on factors like distance from the epicenter, local geological conditions, and building structures.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Mars has unique environmental conditions, which could affect biosignature preservation over geological periods.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Time can be measured in epochs and geological shifts.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Take in famous kinds of geological formations (such as turtle and carpet rocks), explore Bear Cave, admire the 95-foot Cedar Falls, and have a picnic overlooking Roosevelt Lake or Lake Bailey.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
While many theories involve geological processes powered by heat from Earth’s core, Johnson and his colleagues have previously argued that the formation of Pilbara would have required extraterrestrial energy.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
The lunar equivalents appear to have been ripped open within minutes, by the geological version of two massive fingernails, according to a study in Nature Communications.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Why The ‘Jurassic Coast,’ Is A Paleontologist’s Dream Stretching over 95 miles from East Devon to Dorset, England’s aptly named Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its geological and paleontological richness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The intensity of shaking experienced can vary based on factors like distance from the epicenter, local geological conditions, and building structures.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Mars has unique environmental conditions, which could affect biosignature preservation over geological periods.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Time can be measured in epochs and geological shifts.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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