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Geophysics

Of or pertaining to the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. This often relates to geological applications, such as gravitational and magnetic fields; internal structure and composition; dynamics of the Earth's surface and plate tectonics; volcanism and rock formation.

Contributors in Geophysics

Geophysics

Frequency

Geography; Geophysics

The property or condition of occurring at frequent intervals.

Climatological

Geography; Geophysics

Belonging to the science that deals with climate and their phenomena

Hydrological

Geography; Geophysics

Belonging to he study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the Earth, including the hydrologic cycle and water resources.

Volcanism

Geography; Geophysics

Phenomena associated with volcanic activity

High magnitude earthquakes

Geography; Geophysics

Earthquakes with magnitude above 7 points in the scale

Gravitational mass movements

Geography; Geophysics

Earth movements such as slides, rock falls, debris flows, etc

At a smaller proportion

Geography; Geophysics

In a less considerable amount or number

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