surficial

sur·fi·cial

S0915000 (sər-fĭsh′əl)adj. Of, relating to, or occurring on or near the surface of the earth.
[surf(ace) + (superf)icial.]

surficial

(sɜːˈfɪʃəl) adj (Geological Science) relating to the surface of the earth

sur•fi•cial

(sərˈfɪʃ əl)

adj. of or pertaining to a surface, esp. the land surface: a surficial geologic deposit. [1890–95; sur (face) + (super) ficial] sur•fi′cial•ly, adv.
Thesaurus
Adj.1.surficial - pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface; "a surficial geologic deposit"
Translations
oberflächlichsuperficial