geletic
Geletic is a neologism used to describe an interdisciplinary approach that examines the interplay between Earth's physical processes and human values in decisions about land use, resource extraction, and hazard mitigation. The term is relatively new and informal, appearing in discussions at the intersection of geoscience, policy studies, and ethics. It combines geo- from earth sciences with a suffix intended to signal a systematic field of inquiry.
Geletic frameworks emphasize integrating quantitative geoscience data—such as rock properties, groundwater flow, and seismic risk—with qualitative
Applications of geletic thinking appear in discussions of sustainable mining governance, groundwater rights, natural hazard risk
Reception is mixed. Because geletic is not yet standardized, there is debate about its usefulness and potential
Geletic is discussed in the broader context of integrating science with policy and ethics to support sustainable