overlying

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National Fuel Gas owns roughly 1.2 million acres in the Appalachian Basin, with substantial mineral ownership overlying the Marcellus and Utica shales.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

The overlying rock, sometimes clay or sandstone, will then suddenly collapse into the depression beneath - called a 'collapse sinkhole'.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

This month, the researchers will return to Waesche, looking for more rocks that could confirm whether the loss of overlying ice caused Waesche to wake up.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

As a result, the top few inches of soil or rock heat up rapidly over the course of a day, and in turn warm the overlying air.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

I nodded, my fingers finding the bare skin of his forearms, tracing the muscles and overlying veins there.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken