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Definition of Geophysical science
1. Noun. Geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth.
Generic synonyms: Geology
Specialized synonyms: Geomorphology, Morphology, Hydrology, Seismology, Volcanology, Vulcanology, Magnetics, Magnetism, Geodesy
Derivative terms: Geophysical, Geophysicist
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geophysical Science
Literary usage of Geophysical science
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1904)
"As with physics, chemistry and astronomy, the wonderful progress of the nineteenth
century in geophysical science has been along lines converging towards ..."
2. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1898)
"... from as many points of view as there are branches of science cultivated by
mankind, I consider it my duty, as a representative of geophysical science, ..."
3. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1869)
"Nor is the geographical relation of volcanic action as yet fully appreciated in
geophysical science. The "continental" hemisphere, actually centering near ..."
4. The Meteorological Magazine by Great Britain Meteorological Office (1919)
"Helland-Hansen (Bergen), " Scandinavian co-operation in geophysical science."
Resolutions adopted by the Congress. <• 1.—In favour of an extension of the ..."
5. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members (1869)
"Nor is the geographical relation of volcanic action as yet fully appreciated in
geophysical science. ..."
6. Proceedings by Pacific Science Association (1921)
"The public safety and the reputation of geophysical science depend on the
effectiveness of the observatory in educating the public. ..."
7. Bulletin by Mount Weather Observatory, Bluemont, Va, Bluemont Mount Weather Observatory, Va, United States Weather Bureau (1910)
"To do so would require another chapter in the history of geophysical science.
I may fittingly close by quoting an aphorism laid down by Dr. Stoney in his ..."