Since geophysics deals with physical activities on and below the surface of the earth, it is basic to such pursuits as oil, coal, and water exploration, as well as to major construction projects, such as railroad extensions and other public facilities.
他表示，地球物理學著重地球表面及地球內部的變化過程及相關問題的探討，並以此為基礎，應用於地下資源（如油氣、礦床、地下水……）的探勘，及鐵公路、水壩、坡地社區…… 開發工程的基礎調查。