Geological Survey Terms

noun a sudden and violent release of energy caused by an explosion

• The detonation of the bomb caused widespread damage to the building.
• I heard the loud detonation and knew something had exploded.
• The detonation was so loud, it scared the living daylights out of me.
• The detonation of emotions in the room was palpable as the argument escalated.

noun a person who uses dynamite, especially for demolition or sabotage

• The dynamiter carefully placed the explosives in the designated areas.
• The dynamiter set up the bombs like a pro.
• The dynamiter blew up the place real good.
• She was a dynamiter in the business world, always shaking things up and making bold moves.

noun the science or technique of measuring heights above sea level

• Hypsometry is the measurement of the elevation of the Earth's surface above sea level.
• I learned about hypsometry in my geography class - it's all about measuring heights above sea level.
• Hypsometry sounds like a fancy term for measuring how high things are.
• In the world of hypsometry, the peaks and valleys of the land tell a story of its geological history.