geophysicist

Studies Earth's physics

A geophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical properties and processes of the Earth—its structure, composition, magnetic fields, seismic activity, and gravitational forces.

Geophysicists work in fields ranging from earthquake prediction to oil exploration: The geophysicists analyzed seismic data to locate potential drilling sites.

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scientific domain focus

geophysicistbiologist

One who studies organisms

astrophysicist · marine biologist · cosmologist · astronomer · molecular biologist

methodological approach to Earth science

geophysicistgeologist

Studies rocks and minerals

naturalist · paleontologist · mineralogist · petrologist

theoretical vs. applied work

geophysicistlayperson

Non-specialist or unordained person

manual laborer · tradesperson · amateur · dilettante

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geophysicists

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