geophysicist

/ˌdʒiːoʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/
noun
  1. A scientist who studies the physical properties and processes of the Earth.
    • The geophysicist analyzed data from the seismic sensors.
    • A geophysicist can predict where earthquakes are likely to occur.
    • My cousin works as a geophysicist for an oil company.