ClimateSeptember 4, 2026
geophysicist
jee-oh-FIH-suh-sist
Definition
A scientist who uses the principles of physics to study the Earth, including its internal structure, gravity, and magnetic fields.
Etymology
The word is a 19th-century construction from the Greek 'ge' (earth) and the English 'physicist', referring to one who applies physical methods to geological phenomena.
In the news
In the article, Michael Thorne is identified as a geophysicist who helped explain how gravitational measurements reveal the hidden ice stores within rock glaciers.
A Billion Tons of Ice Are Hiding Under Utah, Study Finds
Read the full article ↗ScienceAlert