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geophysical

geophysical

7 6.9
Relating to the Earth's parts and natural changes, like rocks and earthquakes
  • adjective
  • /ˌdʒiːəˈfɪzɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : geofísico
  • The scientists conducted a series of geophysical tests to analyze the structure of the Earth's crust.
  • geophysical survey
  • geophysical techniques
  • geophysical datum

Now those official observations have to be linked with geophysical observations.

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Examples

  • The preeminent feature of the Anthropocene era is that human activities have become a geophysical and biogeochemical force that rivals natural processes.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The International Geophysical Year of 1957-58 was an unparalleled demonstration of international collaboration in the earth sciences.

    Academic text (1995)

  • What we're dealing with with here is a geophysical situation.

  • What were the means, the incentives, and the geophysical circumstances?

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Now those official observations have to be linked with geophysical observations.

    The Royal Institution

  • The other part of this are things that they can do to cause and induce all kinds of geophysical changes.

    Asymmetric Disclosure (2025)

  • The number of undiscovered deposits can be predicted using analog or geophysical assessment data.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Such studies include the use of environmental tracers, studies of the geologic framework, and geophysical studies.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The lack of wildlife in the area may indicate that a geophysical limnic eruption has taken place in Boulder Canyon.

    Megaconda (2010)

  • In addition to water-level monitoring, certain geophysical techniques can enhance the delineation and interpretation of water-level changes over a region.

    Academic text (2006)

Compounds

geophysical science
  • Specialized
4.8

The study of the Earth's physical parts and changes using physics

Surface Forms

geophysical positive

Morphology

geophysical = physical (transparent) = geo + physical

The adjective is straightforwardly formed by adding geo- to physical, giving the meaning 'relating to the physical aspects of the Earth'.

Etymology

Geophysical joins geo- meaning 'Earth', like in geography, and physical meaning 'about matter or forces', like physics. So, geophysical describes things that are about the Earth's physical features and processes.