surficial

IPA: sˈɝfˈɪʃʌɫ

(geology, astronomy) Of or pertaining to the surface of something, particularly the surface of the Earth.

Examples of "surficial" in Sentences

Surficial geology and geomorphology.
May portray bedrock or surficial units, or both.
Complete the surficial geology mapping of Alberta.
His Masters work focused on surficial geologic processes.
Surficial geology in this region contains a number of fossils.
This formation is an integral part of the surficial aquifer system.
These surficial water regulation systems are obtained by modelling the land itself around the body of the landslide large ground ditches in the case of incoherent material landslides rpar; or by means of flexible suitably placed drainage pipes able to collect the water.