geophysical science


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Noun1.geophysical science - geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earthgeophysical science - geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
geomorphology, morphology - the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and 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
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More than 130 international companies specialising in the field of geological and geophysical science from 21 countries are taking part in the event, being held at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
More than 130 international specialists in the field of geological and geophysical science from 21 countries discussed key issues facing the sector at a key summit being held in Bahrain.
from the University of Chicago in geophysical science and has issued Atlantic basin seasonal hurricane forecasts since 1984.
Williams, who specializes in the anthropology of South American empires, and the use of chemical and geophysical science in archaeology.
Manama, Mar 10 (BNA) -- His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, today deputized Minister of Finance and Minister In-charge of Oil and Gas Affairs, Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammad Al Khalifa, to open the 11th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (Geo 2014), being held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, with the participation of more than 130 international companies specialized in the field of geological and geophysical science and the technology of exploration and production, representing more than 21 countries.
Shaw is an assistant professor in the Department of Geophysical Science at the University of Chicago, and Waterman is an assistant professor of physical oceanography in the Department Of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
In 1960, he became a graduate research assistant under the tutelage of George Platzman in the Department of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago.
"This really pushes back against the idea you need an Earth clone -- that is, a planet with some land and a shallow ocean," said Edwin Kite, assistant professor of geophysical sciences at UChicago and lead author of the study.
"This really pushes back against the idea you need an Earth clone--that is, a planet with some land and a shallow ocean," Edwin Kite, assistant professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago and lead author of the study, said in a (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-08/uoc-wwc083018.php) statement.
World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. The organization plays a leading role in international efforts to monitor and protect the environment through its programmes.
It became the UN's specialized agency for meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences in 1951.

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