noun
- plural of geophysicist; scientists who study the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including earthquakes, magnetism, gravity, and subsurface structure
Usage: countable noun; professional/academic term
Examples
- Geophysicists use seismic waves to map the Earth's interior layers.
- The team of geophysicists discovered new fault lines beneath the ocean floor.
- Geophysicists study magnetic fields to understand the planet's core.
- Many geophysicists work in the oil and gas industry to locate underground resources.
- Geophysicists at the university are researching volcanic activity in the region.