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ge·o·phys·ics
/ ˌjēōˈfiziks/
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pl. n. [treated as sing.]
the physics of the earth.
DERIVATIVES:
ge·o·phys·i·cal
/ -ˈfizikəl/ adj.
ge·o·phys·i·cist
/ -ˈfizisist/ n.
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Halliburton acquires Sierra Geophysics Inc.
PR Newswire; 5/19/1989; 700+ words
; HALLIBURTON ACQUIRES SIERRA GEOPHYSICS INC. DALLAS, May 19 /PRNewswire...acquired all of the capital stock of Sierra Geophysics Inc., previously a privately owned company. Sierra Geophysics, founded in 1978, provides advanced...
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Argentex Continues Fieldwork, Commences IP Geophysics at Pinguino, Argentina.
PR Newswire; 11/2/2006; 700+ words
; ...further Induced Polarization (IP) geophysics, is now underway as part of the company...drilling is scheduled to commence after geophysics on a number of key areas is complete. "We have found IP geophysics to be an extremely effective tool...
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Geophysics: survey companies and contractors. (Technical Services).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Mining Journal; 12/7/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Kidd Creek in the 1960s by airborne geophysics, Ontario has been a centre for survey...companies based in Ontario include Sander Geophysics (www.sgi.com) which specialises...are the principal activity of McPhar Geophysics (www.mcphar.com) which offers...
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Geophysics and trenching extended on Andresmin's Winicocha Property.
PR Newswire; 4/12/2005; 700+ words
; ...the commencement of a second phase of geophysics over their Winicocha Project in Peru...geological, geochemical, and previous geophysics data indicates that there is a high...projected to be at least 300 m. The geophysics contract has been awarded to Geofisica...
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Jubilee reports on its extensive ground geophysics survey on its Londokomanana concession in Madagascar.
M2 Presswire; 1/28/2005; 700+ words
; ...Jubilee reports on its extensive ground geophysics survey on its Londokomanana concession...values. Jubilee commissioned Spectral Geophysics to undertake Induced Polarization...terminated on 21 December 2004. Spectral Geophysics, a geophysical consulting and contracting...
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tricon geophysics deploys isilon iq to transform seismic data into breathroughs in oil and gas exploration.
M2 Presswire; 5/16/2007; 700+ words
; ...16 May 2007-Isilon Systems: tricon geophysics deploys isilon iq to transform seismic...storage, today announced that Tricon Geophysics, Inc. has deployed Isilon IQ to power...OneFS operating system software, Tricon Geophysics has unified vast stores of seismic data...
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Hydro-Quebec and Geophysics GPR International Inc. sign a partnership agreement.
PR Newswire; 10/27/1998; 700+ words
; ...Inc., a Hydro-Quebec holding, and Geophysics GPR International Inc., have signed...ships' hulls in the Port of Montreal. Geophysics GPR International Inc. is the largest geology and geophysics firm in Canada, specializing in inspections...
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PGS and Maverick Geophysics Complete Commercialization Of First "Picker-Centered" Refraction Statics Program.
Business Wire; 10/22/1997; 700+ words
; ...NYSE:PGO; OSE:PGS) and Maverick Geophysics LLC reported today the completion of...Chuck Diggins, co-founder of Maverick Geophysics, added, "The computation of refraction...during the next few months. Maverick Geophysics LLC is a technical software development...
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Geophysics team looks for hidden treasures
Magazine article from: Central Penn Business Journal; 1/18/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Lancaster Township, specializes in geophysics, meaning it scans beneath the earth...Tethys asked the Bechtels to start a geophysics department, but it was difficult convincing...engineering business. "All we do is geophysics. A lot of the companies that wouldn...
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Introducing Students to Environmental Geophysics in a Field Setting
Magazine article from: Journal of Geoscience Education; 5/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...ABSTRACT An introductory environmental geophysics short course targeted for traditional...courses taught in the field, such as geophysics (e.g., Tibbs and Cwick, 1994...is an example of a well-established geophysics field course for students (e.g...
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geophysics
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
geophysics study of the structure, composition...scientific writings of the mid-19th cent. Geophysics, which embraces the concepts, data...water supplies are reliant upon applied geophysics, including the use of seismic and electrical...
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Geophysics
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Geophysics Geophysics is the study of Earth ’ s physical character, including...atmospheric sciences, planetary science, and mineral physics. Geophysics has many practical applications. Some seismologists, for example...
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history of geophysics
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
history of geophysics Geophysics employs the principles and methods of physics in the study of...Its modern offshoot, geophysical prospecting or exploration geophysics , applies these principles and methods to the search for natural...
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exploration geophysics
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
exploration geophysics Exploration geophysics is the application of geophysical techniques to mineral exploration...environmental surveys. Table 1. Methods of exploration geophysics Method Sensed property Relative cost Typical targets Gravity...
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geophysics, electrical methods
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
geophysics, electrical methods see electrical techniques in geophysics
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