Specializations in Geophysics
Seismology
The study of seismic waves and their interaction with Earth's materials to understand the structure and dynamics of the Earth.
Paleoseismology
The study of prehistoric seismic events through geological layers to understand long-term earthquake patterns.
Geodesy
The science of measuring and understanding Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field.
Geophysical Modeling
The use of simulations and modeling techniques to predict geophysical processes and analyze geophysical data.
Magnetotellurics
A geophysical method for identifying subsurface resistivity variations through the use of natural electromagnetic fields.
Reflective Seismology
A technique that uses seismic waves reflected off geological interfaces to map subsurface structures.
Gravity Exploration
The study of gravitational fields to infer the distribution of mass in the Earth and identify subsurface features.
Geothermal Energy Studies
Research focusing on the extraction and utilization of geothermal energy resources using geophysical methods.
Earthquake Engineering
The field that applies geophysical knowledge to the design of structures capable of withstanding seismic forces.
Tectonophysics
The study of the physical processes of tectonic plates and their impact on Earth's features and phenomena.
Remote Sensing in Geophysics
The use of satellite or aerial data to analyze and monitor physical phenomena related to the Earth.
Hydrogeophysics
The integration of hydrogeology and geophysics to study groundwater systems and manage water resources.
Geophysical Instrumentation
The development and application of tools and equipment used for geophysical data acquisition and analysis.
Mineral Exploration Geophysics
The application of geophysical techniques to locate and assess mineral resources in the Earth's crust.
Coastal Geophysics
The application of geophysical methods to study coastal processes, erosion, sediment transport, and underwater features.
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
The study of the motion of fluids in the Earth's atmosphere and oceans, influenced by geological processes.
Land and Groundwater Remediation
The use of geophysical techniques to identify and remediate contaminated land and groundwater.
Electromagnetic Geophysics
The use of electromagnetic fields to explore geological structures and locate subsurface resources.
Fractured Rock Geophysics
The study of geophysical properties in fractured rocks, crucial for hydrocarbon and geothermal resource exploration.
Geophysical Surveys for Archaeology
The application of geophysical methods to locate and characterize archaeological sites without excavation.
Volcanology
The study of volcanoes and volcanic processes through geophysical signals and measurements.
Geophysical Data Analysis
Statistical and computational techniques for interpreting and visualizing geophysical data.
Computational Geophysics
The use of numerical models and computational methods to solve geophysical problems and analyze data.
Inversion Techniques in Geophysics
Methods used to deduce subsurface properties from geophysical data through mathematical inversion.
Geophysical Hazards Assessment
The study of natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, landslides) and their risk assessment using geophysical methods.