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Geophysics

Geophysics is a discovery science of the earth and other planets using state-of-the-art technology that integrates geology, mathematics, physics and computer modeling. Geophysicists explore the earth’s natural resources such as oil, gas, minerals and groundwater and detect earthquakes, cavities and contaminant hazards benefitting societal and environmental sustainability.
  • Job Titles
    • geophysicist

    • petroleum geologist

    • mining geophysicist

    • environmental geophysicist

    • hydrogeologist

    • seismologist

    • seismic hazard analyst

    • geospatial analyst

    • geotechnical engineer

    • engineering

    • geophysicist

    • geophysical surveyor

    • seismic data analyst

    • earthquake risk modeler

    • research scientist

    • professor

    • field researcher

    • planetary geophysicist

    • astrogeophysicist

    • remote sensing specialist

    • geophysical data processor

    • geophysical instrumentation specialist

    • GIS specialist

  • Industries
    • oil and gas exploration and mining companies

    • renewable energy and natural resources management

    • groundwater management organizations

    • waste management companies

    • national geological surveys

    • environmental protection agencies

    • natural disaster management agencies

    • land management agencies

    • geotechnical engineering firms

    • civil engineering companies

    • earthquake research and seismic data processing

    • emergency management agencies

    • construction safety organizations

    • government laboratories

    • geological research centers

    • space agencies, observatories and planetary science research centers

    • instrumentation companies and survey equipment manufacturers

    • GIS and geospatial analysis firms

    • soil conservation agencies

    • water management and hydrology consulting firms

    • government water resource departments

  • Professional Organizations
    • Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)

    • American Geophysical Union (AGU)

    • Seismological Society of America (SSA)

    • Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)

    • National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

    • Mineralogical Society of America (MSA)

    • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

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