paleogeology

• Ramo da geologia que estuda as características geológicas de épocas passadas da Terra, incluindo terrenos e ambientes que hoje estão soterrados ou alterados por processos geológicos posteriores.

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.

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1. Study of buried geological featuresC2formalscientific

   The branch of geology that studies ancient geological features and formations that were once at the Earth's surface but are now buried beneath younger rock layers.

   Estudo de estruturas geológicas soterradas

   • Paleogeology helps scientists understand the Earth's ancient landscapes.
   • The team used paleogeological methods to map buried river channels.
   • Paleogeology is essential for reconstructing past tectonic events.