Major Field of Study (MFS)

457 - Geophysics

The study of physical properties and processes of the earth. Some specific aspects include: seismology and seismic exploration, earth tides, terrestrial heat flow, terrestrial magnetism and electricity, earth rotational dynamics, tectonophysics, gravity and geomorphology.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Applied Geophysics
    • Geodesy
    • Geology and Geophysics
    • Geomorphology
    • Geophysical Seismology
    • Geophysics
    • Physics and Geology
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