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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Similar geological formations account for roughly 35–40 percent of China’s total rare earth production and more than 70 percent of the world’s heavy rare earth supply.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
The resolution goes on to request, in part, that The Boring Company participate in a formal public briefing before the whole council and release all environmental, geological, safety and fiscal studies for independent review.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2025
Swissaid blamed the absence of industrial mining on South Sudan’s history of civil war and conflict since 2013, and the lack of geological mapping needed to properly organize mineral exploration.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 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, 4 Dec. 2025
Researchers counted 1,321 trackways, 289 isolated prints, hundreds of continuous swim traces, several tail-drag marks and a scattering of bird footprints, all preserved under near-ideal geological conditions.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Tectonic regimes influence a planet's geological activity, internal evolution, magnetic field, atmosphere and even its potential to support life.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The quake is the latest in a string of geological activity located in the area; USGS has identified 10 tremors in recent weeks that might be connected to this largest-yet event.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Nov. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
The resolution goes on to request, in part, that The Boring Company participate in a formal public briefing before the whole council and release all environmental, geological, safety and fiscal studies for independent review.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Dec. 2025
Swissaid blamed the absence of industrial mining on South Sudan’s history of civil war and conflict since 2013, and the lack of geological mapping needed to properly organize mineral exploration.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 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, 4 Dec. 2025
Researchers counted 1,321 trackways, 289 isolated prints, hundreds of continuous swim traces, several tail-drag marks and a scattering of bird footprints, all preserved under near-ideal geological conditions.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Tectonic regimes influence a planet's geological activity, internal evolution, magnetic field, atmosphere and even its potential to support life.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025
The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The quake is the latest in a string of geological activity located in the area; USGS has identified 10 tremors in recent weeks that might be connected to this largest-yet event.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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