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 garnet is meant to highlight the state's geological heritage.
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Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Jordan remains a beloved location not only because of its awe-inspiring cultural and geological sites but also due to a dynamic film industry and highly skilled crews honed over decades of hosting international productions.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
The city is in the Greater Zion region, which sits in a geological zone at the intersection of the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin ecosystems.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
At the resort, guests can join a marine biologist for immersive excursions through the 1,000-acre preserve surrounding Fort Clinch State Park, learning about the island's ecosystems, geological history, and the fossils that continue to wash ashore today.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The canvases, carefully arranged in structured compositions, rise in the gallery like geological formations or ancient architectural monuments, according to Claeysen-Gleyzon.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
For him, the site is the marine equivalent of the famous La Brea Tar Pits in downtown Los Angeles, a site that has gathered and preserved carcasses over a range of geological time.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
To estimate what type of spectral resolution would be needed to detect biological signatures on our planet in its infancy, the team modeled what HWO would see when staring at versions of Earth through geological time.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
It is mainly intended to map underground and underwater structures for civilian applications, such as mineral exploration, groundwater mapping, and geological surveys.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
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Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Jordan remains a beloved location not only because of its awe-inspiring cultural and geological sites but also due to a dynamic film industry and highly skilled crews honed over decades of hosting international productions.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 15 June 2026
The city is in the Greater Zion region, which sits in a geological zone at the intersection of the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin ecosystems.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
At the resort, guests can join a marine biologist for immersive excursions through the 1,000-acre preserve surrounding Fort Clinch State Park, learning about the island's ecosystems, geological history, and the fossils that continue to wash ashore today.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The canvases, carefully arranged in structured compositions, rise in the gallery like geological formations or ancient architectural monuments, according to Claeysen-Gleyzon.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
For him, the site is the marine equivalent of the famous La Brea Tar Pits in downtown Los Angeles, a site that has gathered and preserved carcasses over a range of geological time.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
To estimate what type of spectral resolution would be needed to detect biological signatures on our planet in its infancy, the team modeled what HWO would see when staring at versions of Earth through geological time.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
It is mainly intended to map underground and underwater structures for civilian applications, such as mineral exploration, groundwater mapping, and geological surveys.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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