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photogeologic

photogeologic

1 9.3
Using photographs, especially aerial or satellite images, to study rocks and land shapes
  • adjective
  • /ˌfoʊtəʊdʒiˈɑːlədʒɪk/
  • Specialized
: fotogeológico
  • Researchers used photogeologic techniques to map the surface of Mars from satellite images.

Examples

  • The photogeologic analysis provided new insights into the region's volcanic history.

  • A photogeologic survey can reveal hidden faults and rock formations in remote areas.

  • The photogeologic survey revealed new insights into the area's geology.

  • Many scientists use photogeologic methods to analyze landforms.

  • Researchers used photogeologic techniques to map the surface of Mars from satellite images.

  • A photogeologic survey can reveal hidden faults and rock formations in remote areas.

  • The photogeologic analysis provided new insights into the region's volcanic history.

Synonyms

photogrammetric
vsphotogeologic
  • Specialized
1 9.4

Using photos to measure distances and make maps

focuses on studying geological features in photos rather than making measurements

Surface Forms

photogeologic positive

Morphology

photogeologic = geologic (semi-transparent) = photo + geologic

The word is built transparently from photo- plus geologic, but the technical sense may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

The word photogeologic has the parts photo- 'light' and geo- 'earth', the same parts you see in photograph and geology. So a photogeologic study is 'studying the Earth with light', meaning it uses photos or satellite images to find rock and land features.