geological process

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geological
adjective
uk
/ˌdʒi.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌdʒi.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to geology, or to the geology of a particular area ...
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process
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprəʊ.ses/us
/ˈprɑː.ses/
a series of actions that you take in order to achieve ...
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The importance of being cratered : the new role of meteorite impact as a normalgeologicalprocess.
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I do not think that we can wait for the slowgeologicalprocessof glacier-like action in this matter.
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Oxidation of sulfide deposits occur during thegeologicalprocesscalled weathering.
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Thegeologicalprocessthat is producing the sinkholes is under study, but is a total mystery.
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The coastlines near these areas are typically very irregular, reflecting the samegeologicalprocess.
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For instance, as a result of recovery and geological processes (erosion and sedimentation) open-air camps in the latter area are probably heavily underrepresented.
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Scowles are formed by ageologicalprocess.
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It suffers from lack of organisation, poor editing, and, above all, a rather quirky understanding of geology and geological processes.
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Studies are underway including heating experiments, using the modern ferns, to simulate the degradation caused by geological processes.
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He aims for knowledge of geological processes using practical, empirical evidence, not for a romantic or religious experience.
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In modern terms, this was the realization that thegeologicalprocessof metamorphism had gradually transformed softer grades of coal, such as lignite, into harder grades, such as anthracite.
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Geological processes on the planets recycled the materials inherited from the interstellar cloud removing most indicators of their provenance.
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The timespan of geological processes is an added complication.
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Throughout the text emphasis is placed on linking mineral properties to broader geological processes.
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The emphasis in many of the papers is on the effects of geological processes on landscape evolution and impact on human behaviour.
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The recent advances in microbial biochemistry and genetics provide a wealth of new information on microbial activity with many new opportunities to understand the influence of microbes on geological processes.
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The first three chapters comprise an introduction, setting out the purpose of the book, and two chapters giving an overview of geological processes and plate tectonics.
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Largescale geological processes are generally inconsequential for a form of life whose own microenvironment ranges from micrometers to meters.
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This includes sections on geological processes.
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In the former, the additional work includes fundamental research into geological processes and geological and geophysical surveys.
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