gravity anomaly

noun

: a difference between the locally observed and the theoretically calculated value of gravity that reflects local variations in density of underlying rocks and is often helpful in geophysical prospecting

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“Gravity anomaly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravity%20anomaly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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