geofísica

Definitions of geofísica
  1. noun
    geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
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    geomorfología, morfología
    the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
    hidrología
    the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
    sismología
    the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
    vulcanología
    the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
    magnetismo
    the branch of science that studies magnetism
    geodesia, geodesía
    the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points
    tectónica
    the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust
    petrología
    the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
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    geología
    a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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