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seismic waves
- In geology , shock waves in solid rock generated by earthquakes or underground explosions. ( See seismology .)
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Seismic waves travel through the Earth and can be detected far from their source.
Most of our knowledge of the Earth's interior comes from studying seismic waves.
The measurement of seismic waves is also important in detecting underground nuclear tests.
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Example Sentences
Sound and seismic waves were slow and the flare of atomic explosions couldn't be seen here.
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In the process of breaking, vibrations called “seismic waves” are generated.
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The magnitude of an earthquake, usually expressed by the Richter Scale, is a measure of the amplitude of the seismic waves.
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The Santa Cruz mountains suffered little damage from the seismic waves, even though they were close to the epicenter.
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Sound and seismic waves were slow, and the flare of atomic explosions couldn't be seen here.
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