geophysics
[jee-oh-fiz-iks]
- the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.
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Geophysical Research Letters: Bottom scour observed under Hurricane Ivan.
Geophysical Research Letters: Observed currents over the outer continental shelf during Hurricane Ivan.
geophysical
- of or relating to geophysics
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geophysics
- (functioning as singular) the study of the earth's physical properties and of the physical processes acting upon, above, and within the earth. It includes seismology, geomagnetism, meteorology, and oceanography
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geophysics
[jē′ō-fĭz′ĭks]
- The scientific study of the physical characteristics of the Earth, including its hydrosphere and atmosphere, and of the Earth's relationship to the rest of the universe.
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geophysics
The science devoted to the study of the physical properties and processes of geological phenomena, including fields such as meteorology, oceanography, and seismology.
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