Geophysics from a different
perspective
Geophysics is gaining high importance as a branch of study
and research. This is in fact a branch of earth sciences
involving the study of Earth by using methods like seismic,
electromagnetic or radioactive processes.
These physical methods are employed in Geophysics to know
more about Earth. Planetary science makes use of the techniques
and principles of geophysics for their functioning as
well.
Geophysics deals with various sub branches involving
Seismology, gravity, atmospheric science, geomagnetism and so
on. Out of this, seismology deals with the study of Earthquakes
and the propagation of waves through the surface of earth.
Research and studies are going on this area of Geophysics to
control and prepare for an unexpected earth quake at any
time.
The study of gravity of Earth is another major aspect of
Geophysics.
This involves understanding more about Earth’s gravity and
to learn about the calculations involved in it. The
representation of Earth and various measurements involving the
study of gravity comes under the sub branch geodesy of
geophysics.
Various atmospheric conditions are studied under geophysics.
This involves the processes in atmosphere, the effects of these
processes and meteorological processes. This is needed for
weather forecasting, climatology and various other
requirements.
Earth’s magnetic field is studied under geomagnetism of
geophysics. The influence of this magnetic field and the
magnetic poles and lines of magnetism are researched under
geophysics. Geo-thermometry includes the study of heating of
Earth and heat flow in Earth.
The separate branch of geophysics which deals with the
movement and quality of water on the surface of Earth is known
as hydrology.
Geophysics has a separate branch called physical
oceanography which involves research on physical conditions
within ocean. They study about the physical properties of water
in Ocean and also about the processes in Ocean.
Geophysics has a specific branch called tectonophysics for
studying rock deformation and other processes in geophysical
areas. A numerical study of the interior of the earth is done
under geodynamics of geophysics.
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This helps in learning about the evolution of the various
layers of earth. The subsurface of the Earth and the
specialized properties of this surface if put to study under an
applied branch of geophysics called exploration
geophysics.
Engineering principles are applied into geophysics under
geological engineering. This is put into application in various
areas. Glaciers are studied under geophysics in a special name
called glaciology.
Properties of rocks studied under petrology also come under
geophysics. Mineral physics, engineering geophysics and mineral
physics are different sub-branches coming under
geophysics.
Thus geophysics deals with various areas of high concern to
Earth. They deal with different areas which are of high
relevance to the existence of life on Earth. More and more
research is coming under geophysics to know more about
Earth.
All the branches under this main title are put to a thorough
analysis and are integrated under a common head called
geophysics. Geophysics is an important field of study all
over the world and helps understand changes in topography and
physical changes that occur on a daily basis.
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