Applied geophysics is the study of how the Earth works and what it's made of. Scientists called geophysicists use this knowledge to explore what's under the ground, check for dangers like earthquakes, ...

Mercury doesn't give up its secrets easily. The smallest planet in our solar system is also one of the most extreme—a sun-scorched, metal-rich world with a puzzling magnetic field and lavas ...

Indonesia’s frequent earthquakes are not random; they can be traced back to the dynamic and powerful forces of plate tectonics. But what exactly is plate tectonics, and how does it cause Indonesia to ...

Why hasn't NASA already attempted such a Mars subsurface geophysics mission? That’s, in large part, because the technology for the surface seismometer literally took over twenty years to develop.

How should geophysics contribute to disaster planning? Date: May 16, 2013 Source: American Institute of Physics (AIP) Summary: Earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters often showcase the ...