adverb
- in a manner relating to the science of geology; from the perspective of rock formations, earth structure, or geological processes
- in terms of geological time; over very long periods of time measured in millions or billions of years
Examples
- The region is geologically diverse, with mountains, valleys, and coastal plains.
- Geologically speaking, this area was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
- The canyon walls reveal geologically significant layers of sedimentary rock.
- Geologically, the continents have shifted dramatically over Earth's history.
- This mineral deposit is geologically young compared to surrounding formations.
- The island is geologically unstable due to its location on a tectonic plate boundary.