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  • noun Plural form of lithology.

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Examples

  • Quantitative Seismic Interpretation demonstrates how rock physics can be applied to predict reservoir parameters, such as lithologies and pore fluids, from seismically derived attributes.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2009

  • An escarpment over 300 feet (91 m) high marks the juncture between ecoregions 62a and 62b and their respective lithologies.

    Ecoregions of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia (EPA) 2008

  • Nowadays, however, we log chips in detail using a microscope, and our lithologies, mineral percentages, textures, and descriptions go straight into a computer data base.

    Early Morning Reprieve Silver Fox 2008

  • As different clay types derive from different lithologies via various weathering processes, radiogenic isotopes may also help in these studies not only to track point sources of clays, but also to quantify geochemically the proportions of mixed clays from different sources in the ceramics which may be difficult using other methods.

    Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Isotope Archaeology Survey Report 1 2003

  • Additional "bulk" background information will be provided by isotope analysis of snail shells sampled from different bedrock lithologies.

    Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Isotope Archaeology Survey Report 1 2003

  • A preliminary comparison between the sediments drilled of the Bereket valley and the weathered rocks of the different lithologies present in the study area indicates that the most likely source of the Quaternary deposits in the valley bottom is the ophiolitic mélange.

    Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Survey Report 18 2003

  • The geological map will be compared with the satellite images to specify the reflectance characteristics for the different lithologies.

    Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Survey Report 18 2003

  • The dynamic plate tectonics of the area, and the mixing of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary geological formations, have resulted in diverse lithologies and soils.

    Proclamation On The Cascade Siskiyou National Monument Clinton, Bill, 1946- 2000

  • The thermal areas vent through a variety of lithologies, including rhyolites, siltstones and

    Alid project summary 1998

  • Among the factors evaluated are bedrock lithologies and structure, fracture patterns, ground-water conditions, soil type and thickness, and topography.

    Discover What You’re Best At Linda Gale 1998

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