11.   Mission scientists were brimming with excitement at the variety of geological formations shown in the panoramic pictures.

12.   One gallery, Beginnings, explains the geological formation of the land through flora, fauna, rocks and fossils from millions of years ago.

13.   Seismic surveys use sound waves to chart geological formations.

14.   Seismic data is collected by vibrating the ground with sound, then using sensors to collect the echos that bounce back from underground geological formations.

15.   Stookey hugged the shore on the third day, stopping several times to examine geological formations and to bird-watch.

16.   The company has been disappointed by poor results in certain areas of the Austin Chalk geological formation in Louisiana.

17.   The exploration is taking longer than planned because the wells are deep and the mountains and geological formations are making work difficult, the company said.

18.   The minerals collect naturally as water flows through geological formations to a water source.

19.   These geological formations make Cappadocia an ideal spot for long hikes and, for those so inclined, death-defying climbs.

20.   Viking scientists, however, maintain that these features are natural geological formations, sculpted by wind erosion and rendered dramatic to the cameras by shadowing.