adverb
- in a manner relating to or involving the physics of the Earth, including its structure, composition, and natural phenomena such as earthquakes, magnetism, and gravity
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The region was geophysically unstable due to its proximity to a major fault line.
- Geophysically speaking, the ocean floor exhibits distinct magnetic patterns.
- The team conducted geophysically informed surveys to map subsurface rock layers.
- Geophysically, the area showed signs of significant tectonic activity.
- The mineral deposits were identified geophysically using advanced imaging techniques.