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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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.
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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 method uses directional drilling technology to place waste hundreds of meters underground within stable geological formations rather than excavating large tunnels in a mine.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
Perhaps most grotesquely, construction officially began on the Istanbul canal (what is essentially Bosporus 2) west of the strait that will greatly increase geological risks for the city in what has to be one of the regime’s greatest boondoggles.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
There are 52 switchbacks on this trail, which was completed in 1918, with panoramic views along the way and an up-close look at the rock’s geological intricacies.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The plan also foresees coordination on investment, geological mapping and rapid responses to supply chain disruptions.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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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 method uses directional drilling technology to place waste hundreds of meters underground within stable geological formations rather than excavating large tunnels in a mine.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 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
Perhaps most grotesquely, construction officially began on the Istanbul canal (what is essentially Bosporus 2) west of the strait that will greatly increase geological risks for the city in what has to be one of the regime’s greatest boondoggles.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
There are 52 switchbacks on this trail, which was completed in 1918, with panoramic views along the way and an up-close look at the rock’s geological intricacies.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The plan also foresees coordination on investment, geological mapping and rapid responses to supply chain disruptions.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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