Geophysics Definition and 65 Threads

I am currently in my third year of my geology degree which I am enjoying but I love physics too. I don't really want to be strictly a geologist after I graduate, more like a geophysicist as I've taken an interest in seismology after narrowly surviving the 2011 Christchurch quake while in New...

Hello all, I hope this is the right section to be posting this in, if not hopefully it will just be moved. I am an Astrophysics major currently seeking my B.S in my second year starting this fall. As such I'm not anywhere near elbow deep in it yet and am beginning to have second thoughts...

Hi everyone, does anyone know what the typical job market is like for recent graduates in the geophysics field. I mean given the price of oil and the global financial crisis does one even stand a chance. I like to hear from some of you who are in the geoscience field as well. I know Alberta...

hi can anyone recommend good textbooks for the following : Electromagnetic Field Theory Inversion Methods Exploration Seismology Geophysical Data Analysis Thanks guys, i really appreciate.

I have a question about some geophysics... When we want to calculate the radius of an inner core how do you do it. If I were to be given the radius of the whole planet as well as density and the velocity of the Pwave, where do I begin to solve. Also let's say the angular distances where...

Hey everyone, I'm a longtime lurker, first time poster. I'm currently a second year undergrad student enrolled in BS.c of geophysics with a minor in physics. I'm interested in pursuing a career in geophysics, however, I'm not sure I'm going about it in the best way. The way I see it, I have...

Before I start, I know that no one other than myself can provide me with an ultimate answer. The reasons for this posts are to find any advice and recommendations, and also just to vent some of my worries. In a couple of weeks I will be registering for my second year courses as an undergrad...

Is that possible? UH offers a physics degree BS with geophysics specialization. I looked at doing that a while back but decided against it. With just a BS Physics, could I get into oil and gas/energy? If so, what kinds of jobs would I be doing? I live outside of Houston, btw.

Hi, I'm a high school senior who has strong a interest in Math(taking DE in my senior year). After doing some research on the Geophysical engineering program at the local university: Colorado School of Mines, I think that geophysics is a very interesting because it involves a lot of travels...

Heya, i live in the UK and at the moment I'm doing a lot of research as to what i want to specialize in in the future. Now I've done quite a bit of reading up on what Geophysics actually is, but i just can't nail the what's its [I]really[I] about. Some places i read its about harnessing the...

I'm at uc berkeley atm in my first year. I want to decide on a major early on and stick with it so that I won't end up having to spend an extra semester or two later on down the road. I definitely want to major in a science-related field. I had thought about engineering, but it's complicated...

I'm currently a junior majoring with physics (obviously), and I was wondering if anyone knew of a few good universities which offer a graduate degree in Geophysics (or Geological Science). Preferably, I'm looking for schools around Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas in the south, or New York or...

Hello, I am currently entering my junior year of undergrad with a major in mathematics. I am considering potential careers options and I came across the field of geophysics related to oil and gas exploration. Is there anyone here with experience is such a field that I could talk to? At the...

I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.What are the job prospects?Is there a demand for geophysicist worldwide?

Hello, everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster. Has anyone here had any experience in the field of geophysics? I'm trying to decide on an undergraduate major that would best prepare me for graduate studies in environmental science.