geophysics

[ jee-oh-fiz-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of geology that deals with the physics physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism.

geophysics

/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks /

noun

1. 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

geophysics

/ jē′ō-fĭz′ĭks /

1. 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.

geophysics

1. The science devoted to the study of the physical properties and processes of geological phenomena, including fields such as meteorology , oceanography, and seismology .

Derived Forms

• ˌgeoˈphysicist, noun

Other Words From

• geo·physi·cal adjective
• geo·physi·cal·ly adverb
• geo·physi·cist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of geophysics¹

First recorded in 1885–90; geo- + physics

Example Sentences

"After reading about so much anxiety and depression in academia, and as someone who loves both planetary science and psychology, I felt like I needed to do something because there are so many people suffering," said David Trang, an assistant researcher in the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology in the UH Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the time of this research and graduate student in the master's in counseling psychology program at UH Hilo.

From Science Daily

Julian Lozos, an associate professor of geophysics at Cal State Northridge, said there is solid earthquake science behind why some folks feel quakes while others don’t in any given situation.

From Los Angeles Times

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency head Dwikorita Karnawati has said that more downpours were forecast for West Sumatra in the coming days, and that the danger of extreme rainfall would continue until next week.

From Seattle Times

Currently, he is an assistant professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah.

From Science Daily

"For me, the most important aspect of the study is that we basically discovered that large portions -- if not most -- of the Baltic Sea are contaminated with the toxic metal thallium from human activities surrounding the basin," said co-author Sune Nielsen, an adjunct scientist in WHOI's Department of Geology & Geophysics.

From Science Daily