Geophysics
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Geophysics
Geophysics (/dʒiːoʊˈfɪzɪks/) is a branch of Earth Science that applies the principles of Physics to the study of the Earth. It involves the exploration of the Earth's surface and its interior, as well as the processes that shape it.
Etymology
The term "Geophysics" is derived from the Greek words "geo" meaning earth and "physika" meaning physics. It was first used in the 19th century to describe the study of the physical properties of the Earth.
Related Terms
- Seismology: The study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth.
- Volcanology: The study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological phenomena.
- Geodesy: The science of measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field.
- Geochemistry: The study of the chemical composition and processes of the Earth and other celestial bodies.
- Hydrogeology: The area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil and rocks of the Earth's crust.
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