Geophysics

Geophysics

Of or pertaining to the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. This often relates to geological applications, such as gravitational and magnetic fields; internal structure and composition; dynamics of the Earth's surface and plate tectonics; volcanism and rock formation.

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desertificação

Geography; Geophysics

A transformação de terras aráveis ou habitável ao deserto, como por uma mudança no clima ou o uso destrutivo da terra.

Arenito

Geography; Geophysics

sedimentary rock formed by the consolidation and compaction of sand

Idade Triássica

Geography; Geophysics

primeiro período da era Mesozóica que durou por 42 milhões de anos e durante o qual floresceram de répteis

Zona saturada

Geography; Geophysics

A geological formation where the pore spaces are fully saturated with water, that is, groundwater.

Granite

Geography; Geophysics

a light-coloured coarse-grained acid plutonic igneous rock consisting of quartz, feldspars, and such ferromagnesian minerals as biotite or hornblende: widely used for building