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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But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.
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Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Role of erosion Scientists now believe that the geological forces that shaped Europe’s most majestic mountain ranges are hiding a vast, untapped treasury of hydrogen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Clay fragments sit in geological layers beneath a chunk of glass, which true to its name looks, lit from behind, like lava.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Along a cliff's edge in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, boondockers have expansive views of the geological magnificence.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Devils Tower, Wyoming — The buzz started in a hay meadow at the foot of a mysterious-looking geological formation.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Carrowmore/Achill Island Leaving Donegal, the road south traces the coast toward County Sligo, where the table-flat summit of Benbulben rises above farms and fields like a geological stage set.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
This task involves using the drill on its robotic arm to grind a section of the geological formation, which then offers scientists back on Earth the materials necessary to analyze its composition.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
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Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Role of erosion Scientists now believe that the geological forces that shaped Europe’s most majestic mountain ranges are hiding a vast, untapped treasury of hydrogen.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Clay fragments sit in geological layers beneath a chunk of glass, which true to its name looks, lit from behind, like lava.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
The recent images also reveal layers of Mars' complex geological past across the region, suggesting Shalbatana Vallis may once have been even deeper before gradually filling in with sediments, ash and other material over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Along a cliff's edge in the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, boondockers have expansive views of the geological magnificence.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
Devils Tower, Wyoming — The buzz started in a hay meadow at the foot of a mysterious-looking geological formation.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Carrowmore/Achill Island Leaving Donegal, the road south traces the coast toward County Sligo, where the table-flat summit of Benbulben rises above farms and fields like a geological stage set.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
This task involves using the drill on its robotic arm to grind a section of the geological formation, which then offers scientists back on Earth the materials necessary to analyze its composition.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
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“Geological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geological. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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