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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predominate

Geography; Geophysics

To have or gain controlling power or influence.

erodibility

Geography; Geophysics

degree of erosion likelihood

desertification

Geography; Geophysics

The transformation of arable or habitable land to desert, as by a change in climate or destructive land use.

sandstone

Geography; Geophysics

sedimentary rock formed by the consolidation and compaction of sand

triassic age (period)

Geography; Geophysics

first period of the Mesozoic era that lasted for 42 million years and during which reptiles flourished

saturated zone

Geography; Geophysics

A geological formation where the pore spaces are fully saturated with water, that is, groundwater.

granite

Geography; Geophysics

a light-coloured coarse-grained acid plutonic igneous rock consisting of quartz, feldspars, and such ferromagnesian minerals as biotite or hornblende: widely used for building