geophysical science

/ˈdʒiəˌfɪzɪkəl ˌsaɪəns/

Definitions of geophysical science

1. noun

   the science that studies how energy and matter interact in the earth's surface, interior, and surrounding space
   synonyms: geophysics

   types:

   geomorphology, morphology

   the science that studies the characteristics, configuration, and evolution of rocks and land forms

   hydrology

   the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation

   seismology

   the branch of geology that studies earthquakes

   volcanology, vulcanology

   the branch of geology that studies volcanoes

   magnetics, magnetism

   the branch of science that studies magnetism

   geodesy

   the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points

   plate tectonic theory, plate tectonics, tectonics

   the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust

   lithology, petrology

   the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification

   type of:

   geology

   a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks