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 geological war over water may have deep implications for the people who rely on the Yellow River for water.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Burberry is a professor of English and an expert in geomythology, a field which involves searching old folk tales, myths and stories for evidence of real geological events.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Dancing to the rhythmic drumbeats is a memorable end to a great day of exploring and a fitting reminder that this place is more than a geological wonder.
—Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Pangea 5 will be used to process complex geological and energy data, including advanced seismic imaging that helps energy companies map underground structures more accurately.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Mining generates vast amounts of geological, operational, equipment and environmental data, but many of its most important decisions still depend on fragmented systems.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
His journal entries are peppered with geological insights related to these specimens.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
In 2006, Waxman introduced legislation to repeal his subway tunnel ban after a panel of geological experts agreed that tunneling along Wilshire could be done safely.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Burberry is a professor of English and an expert in geomythology, a field which involves searching old folk tales, myths and stories for evidence of real geological events.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Dancing to the rhythmic drumbeats is a memorable end to a great day of exploring and a fitting reminder that this place is more than a geological wonder.
—Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Pangea 5 will be used to process complex geological and energy data, including advanced seismic imaging that helps energy companies map underground structures more accurately.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Mining generates vast amounts of geological, operational, equipment and environmental data, but many of its most important decisions still depend on fragmented systems.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 May 2026
His journal entries are peppered with geological insights related to these specimens.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
In 2006, Waxman introduced legislation to repeal his subway tunnel ban after a panel of geological experts agreed that tunneling along Wilshire could be done safely.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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