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Earth science
Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.
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seismic survey
Earth science; Seismology
A technique for determining the detailed structure of the rocks underlying a particular area by passing acoustic shock waves into the strata and detecting and measuring the ...
shot
Earth science; Seismology
A small explosion used to produce shock waves during a seismic survey.
seismic exploration
Earth science; Seismology
An exploration technique involving the use of seismic methods.
seismic observer
Earth science; Seismology
A seismic observer operates geophysical recording instruments used in seismic surveys and performs routine maintenance to ensure optimum data quality.
scarp
Earth science; Seismology
A roughly linear, cliff-like slope or face that breaks the continuity of a surface into distinct levels. Scarps are often produced by faulting, especially that which involves a ...
seismologist
Earth science; Seismology
A scientist who studies earthquakes, seismic sources, and wave propagation through the Earth.
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