A Geophysicist is a perfect role for those with an inquiring mind and keen interest in science. Day to day tasks include but are not limited to:

• Studying the properties of rocks and minerals
• Research and study of other planets
• Assist with data provision for search and rescue
• Study patterns of activity of volcanoes
• Study and measure earthquake activity and gravity
• Study and measure magnetic and electrical fields
• Study, measure and report on coastline risk for tsunamis and storms
• Measure, process and report on data collected from GPS systems
• Locate and study natural deposits such as minerals, oil, water and gas
• Analyse geological layers of the oceans, earth and atmosphere
• Provide reports, data and advice to civil defence and government agencies about environmental risks including volcano activity, earthquakes and volcanoes
• Write papers and compile research for submission to journals
• Write research reports and papers with the results of their studies
• Supervise research projects at universities
• Lecture at university
• Develop numerical models based on the findings of experiments and research