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geological phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth

geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

earthquake, quake, seism, temblor - shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity

natural phenomenon - all phenomena that are not artificial

endogeny - a geological phenomenon below the surface of the earth

alluvial cone, alluvial fan - a fan-shaped deposit where a fast flowing stream flattens out

cataclysm, catastrophe - a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

continental drift - the gradual movement and formation of continents (as described by plate tectonics)

alluviation, deposit, sedimentation - the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

flood, inundation, alluvion, deluge - the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations"

frost heave, frost heaving - upthrust of ground or pavement caused by the freezing of moist soil

transgression - the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata

volcanism - the phenomena associated with volcanic activity

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Captain Bonneville mentions another geological phenomenon north of Red River, where the surface of the earth, in considerable tracts of country, is covered with broad slabs of sandstone, having the form and position of grave-stones, and looking as if they had been forced up by some subterranean agitation.

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In his opinion, the landslide is a geological phenomenon. But although developers and contractors may be culpable in some cases, it was implausible that this was the case across the board, especially since the land is shifting in spots where no structures exist.

Help for some Pissouri homeowners but no compensation says minister

2 MAURITIUS An underwater waterfall THIS optical illusion is actually a geological phenomenon. Mauritius sits above a submarine plateau, or ocean shelf, just 150m below sea level.

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Perhaps he correlated this geological phenomenon with the craziness of his painting, with its Dionysian energy.

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Mud volcanoes are a fairly widespread geological phenomenon. The dissemination of mud volcanoes usually indicates the existence of large oil and gas basins, so the large number of mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan reaffirms its richness and attracts the attention of scientists from all over the world.

Precious metals found in country's mud volcanoes

Eight farms are now unreachable after the geological phenomenon

Mesmerising river made entirely of ROCK created when cyclone hits mountain; The fas-flowing rock river opened up in New Zealand after the area was battered by Cyclone Gita

But the research from the University of East Anglia (UK) and the University of Athens (Greece) revealed that the site was created by a natural geological phenomenon that took place in the Pliocene era - up to five million years ago.

Turns out, underwater 'lost city' is natural formation

Risnjak This is a national park of diversity on its own: unattached nature, and a geographical and geological phenomenon. This mountain range was named after the lynx, in Croatian arisa, and its easy to conclude that the lynx is a common inhabitant of the park.

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The plan will focus on enriching understanding and appreciation of the geological phenomenon, and the promotion and maintenance of the area as a potential ecotourism destination, as well as for scientific and educational purposes.

Bohol quake triggers a phenomenon: Land rising from bottom of the sea