Geological Survey
Americannoun
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U.S. Government. a division of the Department of the Interior, created in 1879, that studies the nation's water and mineral resources, makes topographic surveys, and classifies and leases public lands.
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(lowercase) a systematic investigation of the geology of an area.
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Example Sentences
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Geological Survey said that it assessed that significant damage is likely and that some fatalities might have occurred.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Geological Survey, the carp can jump as high as 10 feet into the air when spooked by outboard motors or other disturbances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Geological Survey geologists first identified rare earth mineralization in the Music Valley area in 1954, with sampling reporting enrichment in dysprosium, terbium, yttrium and ytterbium, Dateline Resources said in a press release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The British Geological Survey said it was a "major step forward" for geothermal but high drilling costs could make replicating the project difficult.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Geological Survey topographic maps and are a good thing to own in these wild mountains.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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