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seismic wave

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seismic wave
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion


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Discreet changes in the seismic wave, corresponding to periods when the numbers of small earthquakes intensifies, can be quantified into a means of pinpointing faults that are likely to fail, Taira believes.
Because seismic waves are sensitive to the type, arrangement and density of rocks they pass through, studying the quakes can reveal more about the moon's interior.
PDO is currently probing subsurface rock structures in Khulud region of north Oman and in Greater Birba region of south Oman with seismic waves Eoe1/4" essentially sound waves travelling through the ground.
 
 
 
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