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palaeogeology

/ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее изучение геологических особенностей, которые когда-то находились на поверхности Земли, но теперь погребены под слоями горных пород.

A noun referring to the study of geological features that were once at the Earth's surface but are now buried beneath layers of rock.

uncountable

  1. Study of ancient surface geologyC2formalscientific

    The branch of geology that investigates the geological features and processes that existed at the Earth's surface in the past but are now buried beneath younger rock layers.

    ruИзучение древней поверхностной геологии

    • Palaeogeology helps reconstruct ancient landscapes that are now hidden deep underground.
    • Researchers used palaeogeology to map a buried mountain range.
    • The study of palaeogeology is crucial for understanding the Earth's long-term surface evolution.

    Synonymspaleogeology

Forms
  • palaeogeologies plural form
  • palaeogeologies' possessive plural form
  • palaeogeology's possessive singular form