Geophysics: Theory and Applications

The study of physical properties and processes of the Earth and its surrounding space environment is called geophysics. Quantitative methods are used for their analysis. Geophysics is a subject of natural science that is applied to societal needs such as environmental protection, mineral resources and mitigation of natural hazards. It is an interdisciplinary subject that significantly contributes to Earth sciences. Electromagnetic waves, gravity, vibrations, heat flow, electricity, magnetis...