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geophysicsBranch of earth science using physics (for instance gravity, seismicity, and magnetism) to study the Earth's surface, interior, and atmosphere. Geophysics includes several sub-fields such as seismology, paleomagnetism, and remote sensing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Squeezing a common, iron-bearing mineral at the hellish pressures deep within our planet makes the material much stiffer than geophysicists had expected. Earthquake experts and geophysicists said Friday that they are taking seriously a prediction that a magnitude-6. That's because geophysicists (scientists who study Earth's structure) are still clamoring to solve the mysteries of Earth's core. |
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