geophysics

Scope note:

Branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring esp. in the earth and in its vicinity.

Broader Terms:

earth sciences
physics

Narrower Terms:

seismology
volcanology

Related Terms:

geodesy
geology

Translation:

geofysica /geofisika /géophysique /geofísica

Descriptor group:

17.04.01 Earth sciences - general