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the branch of geology that deals with the physics of the earth and its atmosphere, including oceanography, seismology, volcanology, and geomagnetism
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Geophysics is the scientific study of the physical properties and processes of the Earth.
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I'm majoring in geophysics because I find the study of the Earth's structure fascinating.
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Some people think geophysics is just a fancy way of saying studying rocks.
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In a way, geophysics is like peeling back the layers of the Earth to reveal its secrets.