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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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Geophysics

steep

Geography; Geophysics

having a sharp inclination

settlement

Geography; Geophysics

when the soil settles causing fissures

clamping materials

Geography; Geophysics

materials that are clamped to land or structure of a building

sediment materials

Geography; Geophysics

Solid fragments of inorganic or organic material that come from the weathering of rock and are carried and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

degrees of cementing

Geography; Geophysics

rate of use of a substance that hardens to act as an adhesive;

unconsolidated deposits

Geography; Geophysics

sediments that are loose and not hardened

cretaceous age

Geography; Geophysics

the last period of the Mesozoic era

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