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Geophysicist Geophysicists use a variety of methods, depending on the geological object they wish to visualize. Geophysicists work in the field, which may be onshore or off, or else in the oil company's scientific and technical center. As in geology, certain geophysicists seek to improve on existing techniques in data acquisition, and mathematical processing, as well as seeking to develop new techniques and methods. students.seg.org /geophysicist.html   (579 words)

KiwiCareers - Geophysicist / Print Page Geophysicists study the structure and behaviour of the Earth, including oil and gas deposits, earthquakes, fault lines and volcanoes. Turnover among geophysicists is generally low, but is higher among those in the exploration field because of their work places and conditions. Geophysicists also develop advanced computer skills that are easily transferable to the IT industry and some leave to pursue opportunities that can offer them a higher salary. www.kiwicareers.govt.nz /jobs/6a_phy/j26142x.htm   (957 words)

Geophysicist Geophysicists measure, examine, and explore the physical properties of earth, from below the ground to the atmosphere, from the depths of the ocean to the tops of volcanoes. Geophysicists often have to rush to a spot on the globe to examine an immediate phenomenon; unlike geologists, they do less steady on-site work. Geophysicists study geology and physics; a bachelor’s degree is required in the field, although more and more employers are requesting either a Master’s degree, a Ph.D, or three years’ experience. www.princetonreview.com /cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=73   (550 words)

Environmental scientists and geoscientists Geophysicists use the principles of physics, mathematics, and chemistry to study not only the Earth’s surface, but also its internal composition; ground and surface waters; atmosphere; oceans; and magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. In laboratories, geologists and geophysicists examine the chemical and physical properties of specimens. In 2003, the Federal Government’s average salary for geologists in managerial, supervisory, and nonsupervisory positions was $76,389 for geologists, $86,809 for geophysicists, $70,525 for hydrologists, and $79,023 for oceanographers. stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos050.htm   (3205 words)

What Geophysics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) A geophysicist uses many areas of physics but most commonly deals with the gravity of the earth, the magnetic field of the earth, and the way the earth vibrates after explosions and earthquakes. Geophysicists have used seismology to identify the inner and outer cores of the earth. They have explained that the earth's magnetic field has its source in a slowly convecting, liquid, outer core, and have studied the long term behaviour of materials at pressures and temperatures far in excess of what can be achieved in a laboratory by investigating the nature of these very deep parts of the earth. polaris.phys.ualberta.ca /info/community/brochures/geophysb.htm   (387 words)

Become a Geophysicist A geophysicist is someone who studies the Earth using gravity, magnetic, electrical, and seismic methods. 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 modeling and calculations. Research geophysicists study the internal structure and evolution of the earth, earthquakes, the ocean and other physical features using these methods. earthquake.usgs.gov /4kids/become.html   (528 words)

75(R) HB 744 Introduced version - Bill Text   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) 2-23 (10) "Geophysicist" means a person qualified to engage 2-24 in the practice of geophysics by reason of the person's knowledge 2-25 of geophysics, mathematics, physics, and the supporting physical 2-26 and life sciences, acquired through education and practical 2-27 experience. To the extent 5-1 possible, the composition of the geologists and geophysicists 5-2 serving on the board must be representative of the occupational 5-3 distribution of geologists and geophysicists registered under this 5-4 Act. To renew a registration 23-15 as a geologist or geophysicist or certification as a specialty 23-16 geologist or geophysicist, an applicant for renewal must meet the 23-17 continuing education requirements for renewal established by the 23-18 board. www.capitol.state.tx.us /tlo/75R/billtext/HB00744I.HTM   (3357 words)

Geophysics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However it can also be used in other areas such as monitoring environmental impact, imaging subsurface archeaological sites and interplanetary imaging. The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (seg.org) has the most recent update of the sciences and technologies of exploration geophysics (see also petroleum geology). Exploration Geophysics careers are in such widely varying industries as oil and gas exploration, mining, environmental studies, planetary physics and even archaeology. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geophysicist   (244 words)

Geologist and Geophysicist Geophysicists apply the principles of physics and mathematics to their study of the earth. This is particularly true for geophysicists, as they are required to use interpretive software programs to develop geological models that simulate the results obtained from surveys. As geologists and geophysicists often collaborate with their counterparts in these distant locations, an adaptive nature and competent communication skills are also vital. getaccess.westone.wa.gov.au /careers/profiles/data/OCC101.asp   (1022 words)

News-Star - News - Geophysicist testifies about bombing seismic record 9/18/97 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A geophysicist who once argued that the seismic record of the Oklahoma City bombing indicated more than one explosion testified Thursday before the grand jury investigating allegations of a government cover-up. Although Raymon Brown, a geophysicist with the Oklahoma Geological Survey, initially said the simplest explanation was another bomb, he now says the evidence is inconclusive. That conclusion was supported by Thomas Holzer, a geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, Calif. Holzer based his conclusion on a comparison of the record from the bombing and the record of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building's implosion more than a month later. www.news-star.com /stories/091997/new_bomb.html   (468 words)

Careers In Geoscience - Geophysicist Most geophysicists in the oil industry are concerned with determining the structure of subsurface formations as part of the exploration process. Although I am a geophysicist, I recognize that no single technique offers all the answers, and one of my main interests is integration of data acquired with different methods and on different length scales. Only then will we have true integrated solutions in which the high resolution of data acquired at wells can be combined with seismic data between the wells to deliver the true value of the different data sets. www.seed.slb.com /en/scictr/career/geoscience/sayers.htm   (644 words)

The Discovery of Atlantis Questions and Answers Heubscher is a geophysicist and marine geologist, not a physicist. Then they remembered than an Israeli geophysicist, Dr. John K. Hall, who is the world’s foremost expert in the eastern Mediterranean region, had sent them data which had been collected by a Russian vessel in the late 1980’s. They showed me the area that the vessel had obtained the data and it was exactly the area I was interested in, which happened to be the least studied part of the northeastern Mediterranean. www.discoveryofatlantis.com /questions.htm   (6827 words)

Earthquakes toppled ancient cities: 11/12/97 When Stanford geophysicist Amos Nur examines the evidence, he sees another possibility: The earth moved. Nur's findings may have an impact on the way geophysicists predict the likelihood of future earthquakes. By charting past episodes of strong earthquake activity, it may someday be possible to design models that predict active and quiescent periods. www.stanford.edu /dept/news/report/news/november12/nurearthquake.html   (1674 words)

{CategoryName} After graduating from North Texas University with a degree in mathematics, he joined Geophysical Service Inc. in 1948 as a first computer on a seismic crew (at a time when a computer was a person not a machine). During his 33 years with GSI, he rose through the ranks and became chief geophysicist for the Western Hemisphere and then chief geophysicist for worldwide marine operations. He worked for ARCO for several years as a senior geophysicist responsible for solving problems in difficult areas. www.mssu.edu /seg-vm/bio_ben_f__giles.html   (789 words)

Geophysicist Doak C. Cox, 86 - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper Doak C. Cox, a renowned geophysicist who created Hawai'i's first tsunami evacuation map, died April 21 in Honolulu. Cox attended Harvard University and was one thesis short of a doctorate when the United States entered World War II and Cox joined the U.S. Geological Survey. At the end of the war, he returned to Hawai'i as a geophysicist at the Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association Experiment Station and he also was a hydrologist for the Pacific Science Board Arno Expedition. the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2003/May/03/ln/ln49a.html   (330 words)

Geophysicist studies life in the early solar system : 12/01   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Geophysicist studies life in the early solar system : 12/01 Geophysicist studies life in the early solar system Between the cataclysmic impact that created the Moon around 4.5 billion years ago and the first evidence of life 3.8 billion years ago, there may have been long periods during which life repeatedly spread across the globe, only to be nearly annihilated by the impact of large asteroids. www.stanford.edu /news/report/news/january9/earlyearth-a.html   (1212 words)

KiwiCareers - Geophysicist / Print Page Because you can't actually see into the volcano, the most obvious things to study are the vibrations, which are the volcanic earthquakes and tremors that you pick up on seismographs. "Geophysicists tend to have instruments that collect the data for them. A lot of the data that I need can be collected that way, so the amount of time I spend out in the field varies, but it's generally about one to two months per year." www.kiwicareers.govt.nz /jobs/6a_phy/j26142h.htm   (1760 words)

How to Become a Geophysicist - eHow.com Geophysicists are scientists who use their knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics to study the earth's interior forces and exterior characteristics. As a geophysicist, much of your time will be spent interpreting computer data. Be aware that many geophysicists either work as consultants for private companies or get jobs through grants from the government. www.ehow.com /how_14309_become-geophysicist.html   (397 words)

Geophysicist to speak in Montreal on why the Earth 'wobbles' Geophysicist to speak in Montreal on why the Earth 'wobbles' Astronomers have known for more than a century that the earth wobbles in space. Blewitt has been at Nevada since 1999, with previous positions at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2004-05/uonr-gts051904.php   (348 words)

Horvath, Joseph - Bright Sparcs Biographical entry Joseph Horvath was an Austrian geophysicist who worked around the world on many different research and exploration projects. He returned to Australia in 1951 as senior geophysicist for the Commonwealth Bureau of Mineral Resources, then spent six years in Melbourne working as a private consultant (1965-1971). Geophysicist at Deutsche Bundesanstalt für Bergbau und Lagerstättenforschung, Norway www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/biogs/P001698b.htm   (196 words)

KU geophysicist serves on national team studying dam safety LAWRENCE -- A University of Kansas distinguished professor of geophysics was among 14 National Academy of Sciences committee members reporting to Congress on dam safety in the nation's coal fields in October 2001, according a report in the December edition of Coal Age magazine. Steeples was the lone geophysicist on the team. Images and information may be reused with notice of copyright, but not altered. www.news.ku.edu /2002/02N/JanNews/Jan7/coal.html   (527 words)

A Geophysicist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Much of what follows is of a technical nature, however - I have tried to cater for a wide audience by presenting a fascinating subject from a number of angles in a practical "hands on" style. Most people know about geologists, however the ubiquitous geophysicist is a relative new chum on the block. When I started working in mineral exploration around 16 years ago, the ratio of geologists to geophysicists was around 30:1 in larger companies, it is now closer to 10:1 - and "improving". www.ultramag.com /geophys.htm   (621 words)

GI Quarterly - GI Notes The chair was named in honor of Chapman, the scientific director of the Geophysical Institute from 1951 to 1970. Originally from Lancashire, England, Runcorn was highly regarded internationally as a geophysicist. Considered a scientific pioneer in plate tectonics, he is renowned as a central player in two of the major earth science debates in the mid-twentieth century: the origin of Earth's magnetic field and the validity of the theory of continental drift. www.gi.alaska.edu /Quarterly/Q95_2/notes.html   (2407 words)

[No title] SOCORRO, N.M., March 17, 2005 – Marshall Reiter, principal senior geophysicist at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources (NMBGMR), is the author of two recently published research papers focusing on extended studies of subsurface temperature measurements taken at field sites at Tomé, N.M. and Arroyo del Coyote near Socorro. In a recent volume of Pure and Applied Geophysics, Reiter examines how subsurface temperatures are affected by ground-water flow and ground surface temperature changes, and, in turn, how scientific interpretations of ground-water flow and ground surface warming are interactively influencing subsurface temperatures. He has been a geophysicist with New Mexico Tech and the NMBGMR, a research and service division of the university, for more than 35 years. infohost.nmt.edu /mainpage/news/2005/17mar01.html   (428 words)

:: SCRIPPSNEWS : SCRIPPS OCEANOGRAPHY GEOPHYSICIST TO RECEIVE AWARD FROM GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA The award, which is given annually "to recognize outstanding contributions to geology through the application of the principals and techniques of geophysics," is named for the late, internationally acclaimed geophysicist, George Wollard. Scripps geophysicist Lisa Tauxe received the award in 2003. Scripps operates one of the largest U.S. academic fleets with four oceanographic research ships and one research platform for worldwide exploration. scrippsnews.ucsd.edu /article_detail.cfm?article_num=653   (557 words)

Autosub Geophysicist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is a government-funded organisation responsible for a world-class programme of science in the Antarctic and related regions. We require a Marine Geophysicist for a three year fixed-term appointment to join a team preparing for a cruise aboard RRS James Clark Ross in February / March 2003. During this cruise the NERC autonomous submarine, Autosub will be deployed beneath the floating portion of Pine Island Glacier to gather data in the sub-ice cavity. www.antarctica.ac.uk /Employment/2002/bas762002.html   (1093 words)

Geophysicist Whole Earth Geophysics: An Introductory Textbook for Geologists and Geophysicists Elementary gravity and magnetics for geologists and seismologists, (Society of Exploration Geophysicists. A Geophysicist's Odyssey: An Autobiography Including Forty Years of Oil Land Gas Exploration, the Creation of New Companies and Comments on a Post 9/11 World www.veryhappening.com /things/geophysicist   (133 words)

Geophysicist develops new method for finding underground contaminants Geophysicist develops new method for finding underground contaminants When a property is suspected of having contaminated soil or groundwater, it is usually a lengthy and costly process to confirm the presence of pollutants and to delineate the extent of the contamination. University of Rhode Island geophysicist Reinhard Frohlich, an associate professor of geosciences, has devised a cost-effective, new method for finding underground contaminants that will reduce drilling and digging beneath the surface. advance.uri.edu /pacer/feb2003/story6.htm   (527 words)

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