ScienceJune 16, 2026
hydrogeology
/ˌhaɪdroʊdʒiˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'hydor' (water), 'ge' (earth), and 'logos' (study of). It entered English in the 19th century to describe the scientific study of water within the earth.
In the news
In the article, the speaker mentions learning about the hydrogeology of the Fermilab site to emphasize the multidisciplinary nature of building large-scale scientific infrastructure.
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