Geophysics

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.

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Clamping materials

Geography; Geophysics

Materials that are clamped to land or structure of a building

wave break line

Geography; Geophysics

line where the wave breaks

silting

Geography; Geophysics

processes of sedimentation

Projectile

Physics; Geophysics

An object that is shot or thrown forward through the air or through space. Bullets and rockets are projectiles.

Field

Physics; Geophysics

The area in which a force, such as magnetism or gravity, has an effect. Iron fillings that fall within the magnetic field will be pulled toward the magnet.