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geophysics

/ˌdʒioʊˈfɪzɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does geophysics mean?

noun

The branch of physics that deals with the physical properties and processes of the Earth's interior and exterior, including the study of earthquakes, volcanoes, and the Earth's magnetic field.

Example

"The geophysics department at the university is conducting research on the Earth's core."

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