GEOPHYSICIST

(JAVIER ORTEGA TRANSITION YEAR B)

Definition

A geophysicist is someone who studies the Earth using gravity,

magnetic, electrical and seismic methods.
Seismic
Electrica
l Magnetic
 Some geophysicists spend
most of their time
outdoors studying various
features of the Earth.

And others spend most of

their time indoors using
computers for modelling
and calculations.
Some use this methods to find:
copper
oil

silicat
e
iron
Geophysics are also used for:

Evaluate areas for construction sites.

Evaluate Earth properties.

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Famous geophysicist
Ibn Sahl Rene Descartes
940-1000 1596-1650
Discoverer of Snells Corpuscles and bandwidth
Law of refraction

Leonardo da Vinci Pierre de Fermat

1452-1519 See 1601-1665
Carciones essay Principle of least time,
basis for principle of least
work

Willebrord Snellius
1580-1626 Isaac Newton
refraction 1643-1727
Corpuscles and bandwidth
Studies:

A master's degree in geophysics, geoscience or a similar field is

the recommended education for geophysicists.
Entry-level positions may be attainable with a bachelor's degree.
Computer skills are useful.
Salary:

$98,291 per year