When a judge is assigned to a case, she reviews the general facts of the case and determines whether she has any conflict of interest concerning the case. If a conflict of interest exists, the judge may recuse herself on her own initiative.
What is the study of earthquakes called? Someone who studies and researches earthquake activity and the mechanical properties of earth is called a Seismologist. The subject is therefore known as seismology. The studyâ¦ of earthquakes is known as seismology. Making the world better, one answer at a time.
The branches of Earth Science are: 1  Geology - the study of the earth. The study of how rocks, minerals or landforms are formed. 2  Oceanography - The study of the worlds oceans and processes. 3  Climatology/Meteorology - The study of the earth's climates, and associated processes. Includes the study of weather and the prediction of weather.