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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Part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark, this trail is a geological wonderland, boasting hexagonal rock columns and secret caves that wouldn't look out of place in a dinosaur's backyard.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Unlike many geological formations, the Adavale Basin leaves no obvious trace at the surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Using radiocarbon dating, experts estimate these geological time capsules date back to around 2,000 years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
These geological formations are abundant in parts of Iowa that sit on top of the Midcontinent Rift — an event from more than one billion years ago when North America attempted to split apart and large amounts of lava seeped from the earth.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
Han, who declined to disclose the value of the agreement with Kinshasa, said findings from its AI analysis of historical surveys would be shared with DR Congo’s national geological service.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But only a small portion of CO2 can be reused, and Broin said the industry still needs access to a pipeline in states like Iowa that lack the geological capability to sequester carbon dioxide underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
This geological anomaly led to the formation of rare minerals high in sodium and iron — such as arfvedsonite, aegirine and aenigmatite — that typically do not occur in granite.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The geological feature is often referred to as a lava tube, and is common around volcanic areas of Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Unlike many geological formations, the Adavale Basin leaves no obvious trace at the surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Using radiocarbon dating, experts estimate these geological time capsules date back to around 2,000 years ago.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
These geological formations are abundant in parts of Iowa that sit on top of the Midcontinent Rift — an event from more than one billion years ago when North America attempted to split apart and large amounts of lava seeped from the earth.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
Han, who declined to disclose the value of the agreement with Kinshasa, said findings from its AI analysis of historical surveys would be shared with DR Congo’s national geological service.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
But only a small portion of CO2 can be reused, and Broin said the industry still needs access to a pipeline in states like Iowa that lack the geological capability to sequester carbon dioxide underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
This geological anomaly led to the formation of rare minerals high in sodium and iron — such as arfvedsonite, aegirine and aenigmatite — that typically do not occur in granite.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
The geological feature is often referred to as a lava tube, and is common around volcanic areas of Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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