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Geophysics is a subject of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment.

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Why does New Zealand and cold countries have volcanoes?

As others have pointed out, the surface temperature does not effect volcanic activity and this is related to the movement of two (or more) plates relative to each other. The border of the Pacific and …
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Why is the pond in my backyard not frozen when it is -15 °C (5 °F) outside?

In addition to the accepted answer from Casey, it is likely that the sun is warming the pond over the course of a day more than it warms the thermometer used for the temperature readings you are quoti …
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