Why isn't Geophysics a division of the APS?

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Not enough members who want an independent unit; i.e., they are happy with AGU, GSA and/or the APS Unit they are currently in. Don‘t quote me on the number, but I believe a Topical Group only requires roughly 400 members.
 
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