Geophysics

Geophysics

Of or pertaining to the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. This often relates to geological applications, such as gravitational and magnetic fields; internal structure and composition; dynamics of the Earth's surface and plate tectonics; volcanism and rock formation.

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specify

Geography; Geophysics

To state explicitly or in detail.

natural process

Geography; Geophysics

a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings);

safety threshold

Geography; Geophysics

The point that must be exceeded to begin producing a given hazard

intrinsic property

Geography; Geophysics

A property of a substance that is not seriously affected by impurities or imperfections in the crystal structure.

large cities

Geography; Geophysics

Large cities are cities that have large populations relative to a country's total population. Although there are no established international standards, generally a city with 5% or more of a ...