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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Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder, a dramatic stretch of coastline that's equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
The recognition of impact craters on the Earth is difficult, said Koeberl, because active geological and atmospheric processes on our planet tend to obscure or erase the impact record in geologically short time periods.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Walking among the colorful, striped geological layers feels like stepping inside a giant painting made by nature itself.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
While pleased to see the digital reconstruction, Martin said the geological age of the fossil remains unclear since different techniques have arrived at varied dates.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The researchers also note that the colder state may better match geological evidence from the Neoproterozoic era, when Snowball Earth events are believed to have occurred.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Purchase crude when prices are low and inject it into your own domestic geological formations.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
The recognition of impact craters on the Earth is difficult, said Koeberl, because active geological and atmospheric processes on our planet tend to obscure or erase the impact record in geologically short time periods.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Walking among the colorful, striped geological layers feels like stepping inside a giant painting made by nature itself.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.
—Chris Mueller, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026
While pleased to see the digital reconstruction, Martin said the geological age of the fossil remains unclear since different techniques have arrived at varied dates.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The researchers also note that the colder state may better match geological evidence from the Neoproterozoic era, when Snowball Earth events are believed to have occurred.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
Purchase crude when prices are low and inject it into your own domestic geological formations.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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