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 study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, found that global carbon storage capacity was 10 times less than previous estimates after ruling out geological formations where the gas could leak, trigger earthquakes or contaminate groundwater, or had other limitations.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This process essentially created a deep, layered geological structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To unlock their stories, the team used high-resolution imaging to reconstruct over 500 million years of geological events that the rocks experienced.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The partial skeleton was found in the Shiwandashan Basin of the Wangmen Formation -- a geological rock unit in southern China that contains fossils from the Jurassic period -- near the Mingjiang River, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The ideal case would be to find a terrestrial meteorite containing organic molecules, or conceivably micro-fossils, from a time that Earth’s own geological record has not preserved, says Crawford.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Expedia's Unpack 2025 travel trends report revealed that 61% of travelers want to experience seeing the Northern Lights, followed by 30% looking to see geological phenomena like volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
This means ancient formations remain intact, providing scientists with a clearer picture of the planet's geological history.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This process essentially created a deep, layered geological structure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
To unlock their stories, the team used high-resolution imaging to reconstruct over 500 million years of geological events that the rocks experienced.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
The partial skeleton was found in the Shiwandashan Basin of the Wangmen Formation -- a geological rock unit in southern China that contains fossils from the Jurassic period -- near the Mingjiang River, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The ideal case would be to find a terrestrial meteorite containing organic molecules, or conceivably micro-fossils, from a time that Earth’s own geological record has not preserved, says Crawford.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Expedia's Unpack 2025 travel trends report revealed that 61% of travelers want to experience seeing the Northern Lights, followed by 30% looking to see geological phenomena like volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
This means ancient formations remain intact, providing scientists with a clearer picture of the planet's geological history.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
More than 47 miles of trails feature quintessential Gozitan buildings, such as baroque churches and Punic-age ruins, as well as geological marvels like Wied il-Mielaħ and the deep-cut Għasri Valley.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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