hydrogeology

American  

[hahy-droh-jee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌhaɪ droʊ dʒiˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the science dealing with the occurrence and distribution of underground water.

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hydrogeology British  

/ ˌhaɪdrədʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of geology dealing with the waters below the earth's surface and with the geological aspects of surface waters

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hydrogeology Scientific  

/ hī′drō-jē-ŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the occurrence, distribution, and effects of groundwater.

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Other Word Forms

• hydrogeologic adjective
• hydrogeological adjective
• hydrogeologist noun

Etymology

Origin of hydrogeology

First recorded in 1815–25; hydro- ¹ + geology

Example Sentences

My college degree was in geology with a focus on hydrogeology.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Geological Survey hydrogeological model, which only focused on the onshore half of the hydrogeology equation, by extending its reach five kilometers offshore.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023

The dearth of knowledge is perhaps most pronounced when it comes to what scientists call the hydrogeology of the groundwater basin –– how exactly water moves through the volcanic rock below the ground.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2021

My college degree was in geology, and I had a particular interest in hydrogeology and geomorphology.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2016

Myers' work is among the few studies done over the past few decades to compare theories of hydrogeology to what actually happens.

From Scientific American • Jun. 21, 2012