This sub-type is known as geo-physics, which is the study of the physical properties and processes of the Earth and other planets through the use of physics principles and techniques.
Geo-physics combines elements from both geology and physics, using physics principles to study the Earth's physical properties and processes. Traditional geology focuses more on the composition and structure of the Earth, while traditional physics focuses on the laws and forces that govern the universe.
Geo-physics can study a wide range of phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, magnetic fields, and the Earth's interior structure.
Geo-physics has many practical applications, such as exploring for natural resources, monitoring environmental changes, predicting natural disasters, and understanding the Earth's history and evolution.
Yes, there have been many famous geo-physicists, including Francis Birch, who developed the theory of mantle convection, and Inge Lehmann, who discovered the Earth's solid inner core. Additionally, geo-physics has made significant contributions to our understanding of the Earth, including the theory of plate tectonics and the discovery of the Earth's magnetic field.