Geophysicist

Description

Studies the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the Earth or other planetary bodies, locates materials such as minerals, petroleum and ground water, and detects, monitors and forecasts seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity.

Description

Study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the Earth and other planetary bodies to increase scientific knowledge and to locate, model and advise on planetary processes and the extraction of minerals, petroleum and ground and surface water.

Tasks include

• Studies, measures and analyses seismic, gravitational, electrical, thermal and magnetic forces, and other physical attributes of the Earth or other planetary bodies
• Designs and improves methods and procedures for geophysical measurement, data collection and data processing
• Plans, analyses and assesses geophysical surveys to assist in locating and understanding water, petroleum and other mineral-bearing sources
• Studies the internal structure of the Earth or other planetary bodies to understand their composition, and predict volcanic and tectonic activity and their associated risks
• Studies the physical conditions and processes of oceans, such as density, temperature, water currents, and the interactions of the atmosphere and the ocean