geophysicist

[US]/ˌdʒio'fɪzɪsɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a scientist who studies the internal structure and physical phenomena of the Earth
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Example Sentences

Ro Stein, a geophysicist with the USGS in Menlo Park, Calif., said the swell amounted to "a surfable tsunami."

The geophysicist conducted a survey to study the Earth's magnetic field.

Geophysicists use various tools to measure seismic activity in the region.

The geophysicist analyzed the data collected from the seismograph.

Geophysicists study the structure and composition of the Earth's interior.

The geophysicist specializes in interpreting gravity anomalies.

Geophysicists often work in collaboration with seismologists and geologists.

The geophysicist presented their research findings at a scientific conference.

Geophysicists use computer models to simulate geological processes.

The geophysicist's work involves studying the Earth's magnetic field variations.

Geophysicists play a crucial role in understanding natural hazards like earthquakes.

Real-world Examples

Julian Chaput is a geophysicist from Colorado State University.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2018

Ki-Weon Seo is a geophysicist at Seoul National University who led the study.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

Quentin Bletery is a geophysicist at Cote d'Azur University in the city of Nice.

Source: Selected English short passages

Jonathan Ajo-Franklin is an applied geophysicist at Rice University and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American October 2020 Collection

Evgeny Podolskiy, a geophysicist at Hokkaido University in Japan.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American May 2021 Compilation

Bruce Banerdt, a planetary geophysicist at the Jet Propulsion Lab in California.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American August 2020 Collection

A team of geophysicists is analyzing rock formations in a crater under the seabed off Mexico.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

He asked around the office and someone handed him a recent newspaper article by a geophysicist called Gordon MacDonald.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

Cassie Stuurman is a geophysicist at the University of Texas.

Source: VOA Special July 2018 Collection

Kreutz's colleague Seth Campbell is a research geophysicist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

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