Geogenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Geogenic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to the history of the earth.
Meaning
Of or relating to the history of the earth.
More Meanings
- Resulting from geological processes.
Example Sentences
Geogenic emissions are primarily the result of oil or natural gas seeps and soil wind erosion. In addition, lightning may also be a significant contributor to natural NO₂ emissions in an inventory area. Volcanoes and fumaroles (i.e., vapor or gas vents in a volcanic region) can be additional sources of geogenic emissions.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geogonic, geotic, endogenetic, geologic, geohistorical, geogonical.
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