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Geophysics is the application of the principles of physics to the study of the earth. The aim of Geophysics is to deduce the physical properties of the earth and its internal constitution from the physical phenomena associated with it. On the other hand, the object of Applied or Exploration Geophysics is concerned to investigate specific, relatively small scale and shallow features, which are presumed to exist within the earth’s crust.
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Bhattacharya, B.B. (2019). Application of Geophysical Techniques in Groundwater Management. In: Sikdar, P. (eds) Groundwater Development and Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75115-3_3
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