adjective
- of or relating to the study of geological features and structures using aerial or satellite photographs
Usage: technical; geology
Examples
- The team conducted a photogeological survey of the mountain range using high-resolution satellite imagery.
- Photogeological analysis revealed previously unmapped fault lines in the region.
- Geologists used photogeological techniques to identify mineral deposits without extensive ground surveys.
- The photogeological interpretation of aerial photographs helped map the subsurface structure.
- Photogeological methods are cost-effective for preliminary geological assessments of remote areas.